Can i handle a clam now?

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    My tank is pretty stable now, been seeing some nice growth lately...I have 4 bulbs T5HO...here are my params.

    Nitrate-5-10ppm
    nitrite-0ppm
    Ammonia-0
    Calcium-220
    Alk-8dkh
    salinity-1.024
    temp-79.2
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Calcium needs to be above 360, 420 would be better, nitrates should be below 2
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Sorry!! the calcium is good...its at 420! lol....and ive kept my tank at nitrates at 5-10ppm for like 4 months and its doing good?
     
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  4. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Nitrates at 5-10 will not harm most clams. The same is not true of SPS corals. But clams should be ok. You say you have 4 T5 bulbs - what size tank?
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    its a 29g...it has individual reflectors...i can grow all LPS fine...And i figured a derasa clam would be fine under them?
     
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  6. phoenixhieghts

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    Everything looks good!

    Clams actually feed off nitrates....
     
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  7. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Cool...im planning on getting it thursday..
     
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    How deep is the tank from water level to sand?
     
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  9. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    About...18 inches?? but im pretty sure thats what it is...
     
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  10. RedGambit

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    4 bulb fixture is decent but what bulbs do you use, and and is how are the reflector/s on the fixture. all of this can make a difference in keeping a clam. The right bulb, reflector and setting.
     
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