Clam Lighting Question

2OceanLovers · #1 05/07/2007, 10:17 PM

I have a 12gal nano-cube with modded lighting. I have 75w of pc lighting over the tank. Would this be sufficient for any type of clam? I would really like to get one. Thanks for the help.

BTW: I have already posted in the clam forum. I would just like to get a more diversified answer.

ktrandc · #2 05/07/2007, 10:39 PM

I'm not a clam expert by any means but my experience is that clams are happiest under MH's, especially croceas. Check out clams direct, they have a cool forum for clam lovers.

Big Brother · #3 05/08/2007, 11:32 AM

uuh well you went to the wrong forum, the clams forum is going to give you the correct answer whether you like it or not.

bencozzy · #4 05/08/2007, 12:10 PM

and the correct answer would be??

that your tanks to small to maintain a stable alk/CA level for clams.

dc · #5 05/08/2007, 02:42 PM

We'll try the main discussion forum.

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hooterhead · #6 05/08/2007, 03:14 PM

Some clams could live on that much light, but get much too large for a 12 gallon. Squamosas and Derasas would probably be fine. Watch Calcium and Alkalinity like a hawk on a tank that small though.

markzfishn1 · #7 05/08/2007, 03:20 PM

This thread does a great job explaining light requirements for clams. I'd recommend everyone thinking about clams read this before buying one.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1072234

2OceanLovers · #8 05/08/2007, 04:05 PM

Thanks for all the help!

TWallace · #9 05/08/2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bencozzy
and the correct answer would be??

that your tanks to small to maintain a stable alk/CA level for clams.

I agree with this. It'd be hard to maintain stability in a tank that small, unless you have an auto topoff system with kalk, or some other reliable way to keep calcium/alkalinity steady.

PC lighting is likely fine for derasa, squamosa or gigas. Good luck fitting any of those in a 12g tank, though.