enough light for a clam????
 

would a 70 M H on a 24 gallon tank be enough for a clam

no you need at least 150w

depending on the depth of your tank, I think it would be a reasonable amount of light.

it's only a 24 gallon aqua pod it about 18 inches deep

150W SE MH min

i dont think you need that much light i talked to a person that has the same tank and light and he has 3 clams in there and they are huge

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11508045#post11508045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redneck3298 [/i]
[B]i dont think you need that much light i talked to a person that has the same tank and light and he has 3 clams in there and they are huge [/B][/QUOTE]

they are probably squamosa's or derasa's and will outgrow his tank in a matter of months

i know for sure he had a corcea and the other was a squamosa

Crocea's and Maxima's are the most light demanding clams.
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this is all I could find on keeping clams with this light. 2 12g and 1 10g tanks.

thanks for you help skinz

Not the best but it will work. 150 watt would be better. Place high and feed with phyto weekly.

In my experiences, ou need at least 150W (preferably 10K or 14K) for adequate growth, however I would recommend 250W or higher for the best coloration and mantle expansion. Ionic balance (Ca/Alk) is just as important.

Also, I never fed any phyto and had excellent success. There may be benefits to dosing phyto, although its been show in studies thats photosynthetic clams rarely utilize anything filtered (unlike non-photosynthetic counterparts). Although, to each their own.