Clam Man . . . Tell Me Your Thoughts

[ndml]

I've got 220 watts VHO in my 55 gallon.

In the clam forum someone suggested a h. hippopus would be happy under 220 watts.

However, if its really not going to do well, I'd rather not purchase it.

And of course my next question is, are there any more colorful clams or variations of this family that "catch the eye"?

I saw a couple at clamsdirect.com that were brown and white . . . are these the only colors available?

(I'm sure the old rule applies . . . the more color, the more light. But I thought I'd ask!)

Thanks!

[Steven Pro]

I would say a derasa or a squamosa would be fine, too.

[ndml]

I would say a derasa or a squamosa would be fine, too.

Really . . . Thats awesome! Anybody around here got any they want to get rid of?

These guys need to sit on the sand on the bottom, correct?

Or would it better to have them half way up on LR?

I'm only concerned because I hear they get BIG, maybe too big for my rock!!

Thanks!

[Steven Pro]

Originally posted by ndml
Really . . . Thats awesome! Anybody around here got any they want to get rid of?

These guys need to sit on the sand on the bottom, correct?

Or would it better to have them half way up on LR?

I'm only concerned because I hear they get BIG, maybe too big for my rock!!

Thanks!

Those clams are best left on the sand. And, you are right. Their downside is they all get rather large. Can you view a PDF file? If so, take a look here for information on clams, http://www.wetwebmedia.com/BookMatters/WWM/NMA-RI/NMA-RI_Tridacnids-demo.pdf

[ndml]

Wow! That pdf is quite impressive!

It looks like you put a lot of hard work into it.

Thanks a lot!

[Steven Pro]

Anthony did the better part of it. My contribution was pretty minor.

[Steven Pro]

Oh, by the way, that is a sample chapter out of a book titled Reef Invertebrates, which is an excellent reference on non-coral invertebrate life.