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03-07-2008, 12:17 PM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 37
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 |  Clam question
Hey people,
I am starting a new setup in a week or so, and I wanted some opinions and thoughts on getting a Clam. I have a 90 gal tank w/corner overflow, megaflow sump, turboflotor skimmer, and magdrive 1800 return pump. I have 4 inch DSB, 90lbs of live rock and 2x250 MH with 2x54 T5's. I wanted my first buy to be a Clam or several clams, 3 hopefully. I guess I have several questions. Once the tank is cycled, I am going to wait another 2 months and get the clams, does my tank need to be more mature in order to get the clams, if so how long should I wait until I get some. If 2 months is ok then what type would you recommend for me? Any help is appreciated, thanks. _________ Perfecto 90 Gal with megaflow overflow, 110lbs LR(mixed), 130 lbs LS, Turboflotor 1000 multi, megaflow sump, magdrive 1800 ghp pump, lighting: 2x250 MH 14K, 4X54 T5's, Auto topoff system. Condy anemone, Manipora, green stripped mushroom, purple mushroom, and red mushroom, green eyed polyps, a recordia. 
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03-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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#2 (permalink)
| | Spaghetti Worm
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Another question is the amount of lighting enough for me to keep the clams anywhere in my tank, i.e sand bed? | |
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03-07-2008, 12:26 PM
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| | Giant Squid
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Great set-up, sounds familiar. You have the right lighting. Im sorry, you have (2) 250w or (2) 150w? _________ 9YR OLD 90G/55g custom sump/refug Mag18 Aquac 180skimmer 692w MH AC jr,yel&kole tang,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Acropora(2) Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, xenias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew..  | |
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03-07-2008, 01:15 PM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
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2 (250w)MH, yeah I saw that. What sort of clams do you have? | |
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03-07-2008, 01:18 PM
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| | Giant Squid
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I only have one, to be honest, I dont remember the name. I'm not good with names. | |
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03-07-2008, 01:23 PM
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| | Spaghetti Worm
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So what so you think about my post any thoughts? | |
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03-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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| | Giant Squid
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Originally Posted by Tyslin  So what so you think about my post any thoughts? | After your cycled, I would wait another 6 months before getting any calms. Clams need intense lighting, like MH's and good cal levels. If your going to have a reef tank, try to keep it away from other corals that might sting it. You should also get a good testing kit. | |
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03-07-2008, 01:47 PM
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| | Feather Duster
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Another thing to keep in mind is your fish selection. Make sure none of your "dream fish" are mantle nippers! _________ Kimmy | |
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03-07-2008, 01:59 PM
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| | Giant Squid
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Originally Posted by kimmy Another thing to keep in mind is your fish selection. Make sure none of your "dream fish" are mantle nippers! | Great point | |
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03-07-2008, 04:27 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
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Clams need good light and very stable water conditions...
I have a Tridacna crocea which I like very much. They come in wonderful and sometimes "electric" colors. It is one of the hardiest clams to keep.
It is one of the smallest "giant" clams and will probably not get more the 6" in your aquarium, which is a good thing. Others will easily outgrow your tank, and fast.
Here is mine. Has been with me a long time. It is a good friend to me and everyone else in tank.
Info See: Crocea Clam Electric at The Marine Center Clams Direct to shop...
Great animal! _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
12 Gallon NanoCube - 24w stock PC 50/50 light "...nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank, only bad things happen fast..."
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