What clams can I have with a T5HO Glo?

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  1. morninwood

    morninwood Bristle Worm

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    What clams can I have with a T5HO Glo?

    I heard that some people say that the t5ho glo is good enough to grow clams. But I also hear people hate the t5ho fixture. I'm trying to go for a blue clam if possible. Any suggestions? or should i wait till i upgrade.

    Nano 20 gallon tank 24 x 13"x 17
    Hagen 24" GLO Dual T5 HO 2 x 24W
    1 bulb is a marine bulb
    1 bulb is a power bulb
     
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I really dont think it would work, the blue clam you would want is probably a Crocea and i am getting a derasa soon for my tank but i have MH. I have heard of people keeping clams,SPS all those things under T5HO but they are extremely powerfull fixtures with individual reflectors.
     
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  3. morninwood

    morninwood Bristle Worm

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    ah thanks. any other clam might work?
     
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  4. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    MAYBE a squamosa but they get real big and would require daily addings of Ca/alk in a 20G. in reality it can be done but really isnt advised
     
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  5. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    I would get high quality bulbs. Like ATI, giesmann. Your tank depth is 13"? You may be able to do one. the right clam the right bulbs.
     
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  6. 2in10

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    It should be fine with the bulbs suggest above.
     
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