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alexwolf
Mon, 9th Feb 2004, 05:20 PM
I just saw a GORGEOUS 7 gal mini bow that they have a squamosa in??? they said it has been in there for quite a while, and is growing. This is under the 32w PC lighting.......does anyone have any opinions on this? It seems like a good way to filter, but i know Maxima's need light. They have those small max's at quatic warehouse, would keeping one of those be advised?
adaminaustin
Mon, 9th Feb 2004, 05:23 PM
I would stick with a squamosa/deresa.
adamRS80
Mon, 9th Feb 2004, 05:26 PM
I had a squamosa under PC lighting for a while too, it was under 3 55w PCs but it was also at the bottom of the tank which was probably about twice as deep as the 7 gal. It was growing well but I really think it helped when I upgraded to MH. I've heard if you feed clams well the lighting isn't as important but there are more qualified people on this forum that could probably answer this question better. How much lighting would the clam be in your tank, and how deep. I think that is the main issue because I'm positive that it can be done, it just may not be totally ideal. Would be cool though as long as the water quality was kept in check.
alexwolf
Mon, 9th Feb 2004, 05:31 PM
i think the clam would help with filtration as well, heres the setup
7 gal mini bow
32w PC
CPR Bak Pak 2r
10-15lbs live rock
Nano_Steve
Mon, 9th Feb 2004, 05:38 PM
that would be an awesome setup if u copied that!!! keep us posted about it! as for the clam i used to have a squamosa in my 10 gal that i had 96 watts of pc light over and it did wondrously. i think squamosas and derasas should be ok in a tank with those parameters.

take kare, steve
MarkS
Tue, 10th Feb 2004, 03:22 PM
They have those small max's at quatic warehouse, would keeping one of those be advised?

Where is this place located? I went to www.AquaticWarehouse.com and they're located in San Diego, Ca.
alexwolf
Tue, 10th Feb 2004, 05:55 PM
http://www.aquatichousesa.com
lax
Tue, 10th Feb 2004, 08:31 PM
this guy has a squamosa. same setup as your dream one, except he has a crappy wisper power filter, not skimmer. it's also a friggin sweet zoo tank.

http://www.oc-creative.com/reef/index.asp
alexwolf
Tue, 10th Feb 2004, 09:00 PM
LOL thats the same one, i got my setup yesterday as a present from my super kind wife, AM!!!!!!!
MarkS
Wed, 11th Feb 2004, 12:40 AM
Oh heck yeah! :D I'm going to be at Atex Electronics about one block away tomorrow!! :D :D :D I'm going to have to stop by! I did not even know they were there and I was at Atex last week.