Clam in RSM 130d

Discussion in 'Clams' started by JJL, Apr 6, 2011.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    haha. Well, glad I cleared that up, I guess.
     
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    What type of clam is it?
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Isn't that like a 65g? How deep is the tank?

    The boy didn't specify! :p

    Personally, I would say go for it. Start with a low-light clam like a squamosa or derasea.
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Deraseas will grow fast though.

    ...I see now the tank is approx. 34g. I was just off by a bit. ::)
     
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  5. JJL

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    Not quite....LOL...34 gallons. The tank really is not that deep at all (it is a cube...if that helps). I am definately going for the deresa if I get one. Still want to hear from more people because thereseem to be conflicting responses.
    Thanks
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  6. saints fan 420

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    i think you will be fine if you get a derasa..they dont require much light..yeah they get big, but it will take a few years to do that...ive seen them roughly grow 2" a year..
     
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  7. JJL

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    I just asked my LFS to hold the clam for me so I can make my decision. I think I am going to go for it though :)
    JJL
     
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  8. Seano Hermano

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    That's great, JJ! :) Pictures are a must!
     
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  9. JJL

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    As always Seano! I just recieved my first coral bought on the web! I got 3 (4...a bonus!) zoa frags from 3reef sponser, Coral Morphologic. I am very happy with my order! I will be posting those pictures soon
    Thanks
    JJL
     
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  10. tattooedsoul87

    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ive kept a derasa clam in my 40 gallon under 4 39w T5s for the past 4 or 5 months. The derasas are one of the lower light demanding clams but they also get very big over time. A guy that works at one of the stores I go to said he got a small one about 10 years ago and now its about the size of a nerf football so you would have a while before it got to big for your tank.
    Just thought Id throw out a picture of mine
    derasa.JPG
     
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