Do I need MH?

[banditpowdercoat]

^^^ forgot one drawback of MH, The heat. Depending on tank, may need a chiller, another $4-500 the main reason i just bought a 4 tube T5 instead of MH

[michika]

You have PM.

[Treebeard]

Thanks for doing the research Greg. The Nova Extreme Pro 36" also look good. It looks like the new model has individual reflectors and it can be had for $350.

[digital-audiophile]

No problem

I've used it all, PC, MH 150's and 250's and now T5's. I am very much a convert to the T5 fan club

[Treebeard]

I just called the place where she bought the clam. It is a Maxima, and the guy says that my PC lighting will be fine. Of course, I don't believe everything fishmongers tell me but I guess for now I will place him as high as possible and watch him closely.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Treebeard

It is a Maxima,....., I don't believe everything fishmongers tell me

Pretty sure it's a crocea. Maximas have more, or more pronounced scutes on their shels.

[michika]

I second the crocea ID.

[mark]

Crocea as well.

Must make you comfortable about what the LFS said about lights when then don't even know what they're selling.

[Treebeard]

You said it!

Originally Posted by mark

Crocea as well.

Must make you comfortable about what the LFS said about lights when then don't even know what they're selling.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Definitely Crocea. Looks like a nice colour though, once it opens up its mantle. And yeah, if the LFS can't name the spcies they sold you, I wouldn't trust their lighting advice too much.