lighting for clam

[tetraodon]

im planning a 20 long and kinda would like to add a clam, and i planned on using the reef breeders value LED light, http://www.reefbreeders.com/value_led_fixtures.html is this light able to sustain a clam? they say the light can keep sps coral in a 24 by 24 inch space under the fixture,

[icedearth15324]

I have 2 of the reefbreeders photon16s 8 inches above the water on my 75g tank. I have a deresa clam on the sand, so around 27" from the lights, and it has been super happy. I then have 2 maximas about 12" from the lights, and they have been doing fantastic.

 

I'm pretty sure the value LEDs are basically the photon16s but with manual controls.

 

Either way, you should be more than fine. Just make sure to acclimate everything to the LEDs. Start them at low power, and put the clam in the sand bed. Then slowly raise it up, especially if it is small.

[tetraodon]

Cool, I don't plan on having te light that close to the water, would that affect it any? And what type of clam is best

[GHill762]

That will be more than enough for a clam

[icedearth15324]

Deresas are the easiest to keep, but their colors aren't as vibrant. They also grow large over time. (Mine went from about 2 inches to 4-5 inches in around 8 months)

 

Maximas are more difficult to keep, requiring stronger lighting, but they are beautiful. And those are the only two I have kept.

[tetraodon]

Deresas are the easiest to keep, but their colors aren't as vibrant. They also grow large over time. (Mine went from about 2 inches to 4-5 inches in around 8 months)

 

Maximas are more difficult to keep, requiring stronger lighting, but they are beautiful. And those are the only two I have kept.

hhmm ill do more reasurch but im glad to hear that the light is good for clams