What do I need for Clams?

Discussion in 'Clams' started by bl**dydrivers, Jun 17, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    448
    Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    For a starter, I would go out on a limb and say a Squamossa. They tend to be fairly light forgiving, heartier then dersa's with less problems relating to sediment buildup.

    They also come in some really pretty colors/patterns if you look.
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    May 30, 2008
    Messages:
    3,677
    watt's/gallon means nothing anymore. One of my best friends has about 2 watts per gallon on his very successful 300 gallon sps tank. He keeps everything in that tank from top to bottom but he has metal halide with lumenarc reflectors. 2 watts of pc compared to that is a joke and probably wouldn't sustain anything other than non photosynthetic critters.
     
  4. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    448
    Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    ^^
    good call, I did just realize the OP never stated what kinda lighting he was running.
     
  5. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2004
    Messages:
    886
    Location:
    London, ON, Canada
    I would not recommend a squamossa for a 55g tank.
    I bought a 3" squamosa that is now 12" shell length and 16" with mantel extended and it's only under 6 fourty watt NO's.
    I'm trying to find a buyer as it's too big for the 65g tank it's in and I have no room in my larger tanks for it.

    [​IMG]

    I also have a purple crocea under those NO's but the gold trace lines througout don't show like they would under better lighting.
     
  6. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2008
    Messages:
    448
    Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    Unfortunately, even Maxima's get close to that size. The only clam that will stay reasonably small is going to be a Crocea and they are definitely one of the more demanding clams. Ive got a total of 3 maximas and 2 squamossa in my tank right now, but I also know that they are getting moved to a much larger home in the future. If you don't plan on upgrading or dedicating the space, selling it is going to have to be an option.