Can I keep a clam?

phergus_25 · #1 01/10/2005, 03:00 PM

I have a 20L with a 150 watt MH, can i keep a clam, even in the sand bed he would only be around 20" fromthe light and only 12" of water, thanks

thrlride · #2 01/10/2005, 03:01 PM

I think you could probably keep a clam. Which type are you interested in?

phergus_25 · #3 01/10/2005, 03:06 PM

I really like a crocea but I know they are native to only inches of water, so a maxima most likely. I am going to add a sump as soon as i decide how to get ater from the tank to the sump, then i will drop the light to about 4" off the water and add two small screw in PCs to cover the ends.

DeLong20 · #4 01/10/2005, 05:43 PM

Deresa and samsaquia (sp?) clams don't require much light at all. Although they are not as "pretty" as a maxima IMO, they do have nice color and can become big. In fact I purchased a Deresa clam that has bright blue edges just like a maxima this weekend. Quite nice! But, I think you would be just fine with a maxima.

phergus_25 · #5 01/10/2005, 05:46 PM

i actualy liek the clams that are more gray with blotches of blue or orange, but as I said I only have 30" and i dont want one clam as my tank

DeLong20 · #6 01/10/2005, 06:15 PM

If you get a smaller clam, you should be fine for awhile. Depending on where your located and how your LFS purchases clams this shouldn't be too big of a problem. Although people in my part of the world are very very lucky. One of the LFS (Exotic Tropicals) in NW Arkansas has THE best clam selection I have ever seen. All species and all sizes. The owner is awsome and would prob. even ship to you if you really want. Just pm or e-mail me and I will get you all the info.