clam

cubs3 · #1 01/02/2008, 09:46 PM

i'm new to this board and just wanted to say hi
also i have a question about a clam what type of clam would i be able to keep in a 55 gal 219 watt

Cheebs · #2 01/02/2008, 09:57 PM

Hi!

You'd be best off with a Crocea clam to start methinks. They are a good beginner clam and can looka mazing.

skinz78 · #3 01/02/2008, 10:10 PM

cubs3

To Reef Central

What type of lighting do you have, wattage doesn't tell us much.

Here are a few good links to informational sticky's:

genral info

lighting

cubs3 · #4 01/02/2008, 10:38 PM

t 5 light

skinz78 · #5 01/02/2008, 10:46 PM

You should be fine then with any of the tridacnids, I recommend starting off with a derasa though. They are the hardyest. And read up on those 2 sticky's. I highly recommend buying one or both of the books in the genral info sticky.

skinz78 · #6 01/02/2008, 10:47 PM

Also you should know that a giga's, derasa, or squamosa clam will outgrow your tank. Especially the giga's

kdblove_99 · #7 01/03/2008, 01:54 AM

Yeah Gigas i dont think should even be in the hobby. Just my opinion though.

Derasa and Squamosa's are very nice and i have found both to be super hardy

cubs3 · #8 01/03/2008, 01:35 PM

thanks guys my lfs is having a sale soon and i will probably get a squasmosa