sean1986 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So Iv owned a blue baby maxima over a year ago, it was only an inch long and my light wasn't adequate. Sadly it died because of my lack of knowledge & research. I'd like to try my luck again. So I'm wondering out of the Derasa`s, maximas,squamosa which is hardier? I know blue requires a stronger light because the blue mantel reflex the light. And I've learned to stay away from any under 2 inches. Any input would be welcome and appreciated, Thanks! Link to comment
Jaden1592 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Anything not blue and over 2 inches. Try again Link to comment
sean1986 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I just hate killing corals, iv only lost 3-4 things. I think ill look for a nice gold color. Are the aguacultured ones hardier? Link to comment
sangheili Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Derasa's are hardy from what i've read. I just got a 2" derasa and it is beautiful! Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Clams are more trouble than they are worth. Think of them like an SPS, If you're questioning your skills, stay away. JMHO Link to comment
th64 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sounds like you know what not to get so that is good but Deresas are suppose to be hardier I believe Link to comment
icedearth15324 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Deresas are much easier to take care of, just remember they also eventually grow very large. I've had one for about 8 months now, and about 5 months of that time was in my 12g nanocube. It easily doubled in size while in that tank. Get one around 2-2.5", and put it in the sand. If your lights still aren't good enough, then you'll need to find a way to move it up, but still keep it in the sand. Link to comment
HALLZOO Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Derasas are the most forgiving if you have water quality and light shortcomings. If you have doubts, you should focus on your husbandry in the near-term. Once you have a method that works for you, and you can keep LPS thriving/growing, then your skills are good enough for a derasa. IMO a proper calcium/alkalinity maintenance method is essential to keeping these creatures. Here's my 2 year old Derasa (top-down view). He's under 6x39w T5HO, and I use a modified Balliing method to maintain alkalinity: Link to comment
Tom@HaslettMI Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Derasa and Squamosa are the "easiest". However, both get quite large and can grow quickly. So, IMO are not long-term suitable for a nano sized tank. Tom Link to comment
GHill762 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Clams are more trouble than they are worth. Think of them like an SPS, If you're questioning your skills, stay away. JMHO I've found my clam to be MUCH easier, and more interesting than any SPS.. Link to comment
chicagoreef Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I've found my clam to be MUCH easier, and more interesting than any SPS.. So what makes the clam more interesting? Does it "do" anything beyond open and close? I've thought about one day trying to keep a clam since they can be quite beautfiul, but wasn't expecting any benefit beyond that. Ok, the SPS is like a stick with some things swaying in the current. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 So what makes the clam more interesting? Does it "do" anything beyond open and close? I've thought about one day trying to keep a clam since they can be quite beautfiul, but wasn't expecting any benefit beyond that. Ok, the SPS is like a stick with some things swaying in the current. they're just more interesting to look at and raise than a color stick imo.. they react to their surroundings, extend their mantle, etc.. they have a "behaviour" more than a coral does.. idk.. just my personal opinion.. take it for what it's worth.. Link to comment
sean1986 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys, I'm not worried about my husbandry iv been doing well for almost a year now. I have a retro fitted t-5 fixture with 3-24 watt bulbs and 4 panorama pros. So my lights should be enough, opinions? And I keep all my parms in check and do water changes every Sunday. Link to comment
icedearth15324 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 So what makes the clam more interesting? Does it "do" anything beyond open and close? I've thought about one day trying to keep a clam since they can be quite beautfiul, but wasn't expecting any benefit beyond that. Ok, the SPS is like a stick with some things swaying in the current. They react and respond to the environment. They can look absolutely stunning. And technically, since they feed on ammonia and nitrates, they can be beneficial to a reef tank. I like clams more than most SPS, and I've found them to be easier to keep personally. Link to comment
HALLZOO Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys, I'm not worried about my husbandry iv been doing well for almost a year now. I have a retro fitted t-5 fixture with 3-24 watt bulbs and 4 panorama pros. So my lights should be enough, opinions? And I keep all my parms in check and do water changes every Sunday. Lighting setup sounds good, how far from the lights will you keep the clam? Link to comment
sean1986 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 That's my thing, I have space on the sand but that's a good two feet or more below my lights, I have space up top about a foot away. But you guys recommend sand for them to place their foot. Link to comment
patback Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Some derasas when larger don't have a "foot" at all. More like strings, and even then, my derasa lived for about a year with nothing to attach. My tank crashed due to a lot of neglect and unfortunately I lost it. Link to comment
Squamie91 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sorry about your lost but try a deresa or a squamosa both are relatively hardy I own a squamosa and it's doing well under 16 inches of water on the sand bed under 72 watts of t5 lighting Link to comment
sean1986 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for the replies everyone, Im just now searching for a decently priced, sized and color to pop up now Link to comment
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