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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/24/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By Peabody
I would not reccomend under any situation putting...

I would not reccomend under any situation putting any clam in a tank that small or under just a 36w PC bulb.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/01/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By Peabody
Agreed....I knew a clam freak with a 265g that...

Agreed....I knew a clam freak with a 265g that refused to get a gigas even though he wanted one! (From multiple accounts I've heard moving a large gigas is very risky)
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/01/2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Peabody
I would also say no. Those I've personally seen...

I would also say no. Those I've personally seen try it with similar lighting have failed.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/23/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By Peabody
Sure T5s can work, but for a small cube shaped...

Sure T5s can work, but for a small cube shaped tank a MH bulb would be WAY easier to retrofit. (Or to throw a pendant above the tank)
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/22/2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By Peabody
I personally wouldn't put a gigas or derasa in...

I personally wouldn't put a gigas or derasa in any small tank, even for a relatively short period of time. Your tank, size wise could house a maxima or crocea, but you would need to upgrade to...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/17/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By Peabody
Many, many people do, but I strongly suggest you...

Many, many people do, but I strongly suggest you take a4twenty's advice. Giving that book a good read will be invaluable before you try to keep clams.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/17/2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By Peabody
As far as lighting is concerned, 2x32 watt PCs...

As far as lighting is concerned, 2x32 watt PCs will not work for any clam. For a 20" your bare minimum light would be 150w Metal Halide. 250w would be even better.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By Peabody
If you will search around this forum you'll find...

If you will search around this forum you'll find lots of opinions shared on the subject. The vast majority of experienced clam keepers will not keep clams under anything but MH bulbs, or certain T5...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By Peabody


Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By Peabody
I personally wouldn't do it. I've seen too many...

I personally wouldn't do it. I've seen too many people fail with PCs and maximas. Some have, but I've personally never seen it. If you try it, get that clam as high up to the lights as possible...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By Peabody
I also have not used T5s, but most claim that the...

I also have not used T5s, but most claim that the secret is individual parabolic reflectors. Does your unit have those?
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/15/2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By Peabody
Unfortunately other than scraping the top...

Unfortunately other than scraping the top altogether, you're probably out of luck. Those lights wouldn't sustain the lowest light Tridacnid. For a maxima, you'd likely want a 150w Metal Halide bulb...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/14/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By Peabody
Clams are commonly kept with Metal Halide bulbs. ...

Clams are commonly kept with Metal Halide bulbs. When I had a 29g with clams I had a 250w MH bulb plus 2 55w PC actinic bulbs. A single derasa wouldn't require that much, though. Multiple T5s...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/14/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By Peabody
PCs are fine usually for soft corals, mushrooms,...

PCs are fine usually for soft corals, mushrooms, some LPS, etc. That lighting will likely be insuficiant for any clam though. If you have multiple high-wattage PC bulbs you might get away with a...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/14/2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By Peabody
Agreed with the above. RIght now get that clam...

Agreed with the above. RIght now get that clam out of the tank. Maybe 6 months from now if the tank is stable and functioning well, and your lighting is appropriate, you could get another derasa...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/12/2007, 01:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Peabody
More PCs aren't guarenteed to cut it. You would...

More PCs aren't guarenteed to cut it. You would be well advised to look into at least a 70w MH bulb.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 579
Posted By Peabody
Wow..what coraline! What lighting do you use?

Wow..what coraline! What lighting do you use?
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Peabody
IME, that lighting is not going to cut it. ...

IME, that lighting is not going to cut it. Honestly, bleaching it not going to be a good indicator. Often clams look fine right until they croak.

Try to get at least a 70w MH bulb over it soon,...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By Peabody
Do you have individual parabolic reflectors? ...

Do you have individual parabolic reflectors? Most people claim that's the key to success with lams and T5s.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/07/2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,928
Posted By Peabody
I wouldn't be so sure. No one ever comes back on...

I wouldn't be so sure. No one ever comes back on and owns up and says "Well, my clam just died, guess you guys were right." But the uncommon few who succeed are happy to point it out because...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/07/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By Peabody
gasman, they are correct. In my experience you...

gasman, they are correct. In my experience you clam is showing more than 1 very unhealthy signs. It would be in your best interest to identify the problem before it goes to that big aquarium in the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/07/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By Peabody
Unfortunately, no. Clams need pretty much the...

Unfortunately, no. Clams need pretty much the most intense light of any reef tank animal. (Along with certain SPS). Most people will tell you that in most tanks, this means metal halide...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/27/2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,928
Posted By Peabody
Agreed. I couldn't have said it better myself,...

Agreed. I couldn't have said it better myself, and I've personally seen what you describe.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/25/2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Peabody
Unfortunately, most clams looks great right until...

Unfortunately, most clams looks great right until they die, and don't show signsof dying. My bet is that the crabs were just helping themselves to a dead clam, as that's usually the case...sorry :(...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/23/2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,928
Posted By Peabody
I would disagree as well.

I would disagree as well.
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