BBDreef Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 well, i really want to start a pico/small nano tank, approx. 8-10 gallons. i'm not sure that this would be considered a pico tank, but i saw some pico tanks around 6 gallons... i really want to get a crocea clam to be the main display of the tank. i wanted to know what a good enough light would be for this clam (as CHEAP as possible, preferably, nothing over $75 canadian, approx. $60 US. I also wanted to know what some of the basics are for having a pico. also which filters are a good choice (as well CHEAP and same as before around $75 Canadian, $60 US MAX.) this tank is going to be a while away, right now i am just starting to plan out what i want, how much it will cost, and where in my room it will go.... thanks! o, and what a good skimmer (i was looking at the Current USA Fission Nano Skmmer) would be... Link to comment
SaVeThEeELs Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 well, i really want to start a pico/small nano tank, approx. 8-10 gallons. i'm not sure that this would be considered a pico tank, but i saw some pico tanks around 6 gallons... i really want to get a crocea clam to be the main display of the tank. i wanted to know what a good enough light would be for this clam (as CHEAP as possible, preferably, nothing over $75 canadian, approx. $60 US. I also wanted to know what some of the basics are for having a pico. also which filters are a good choice (as well CHEAP and same as before around $75 Canadian, $60 US MAX.) this tank is going to be a while away, right now i am just starting to plan out what i want, how much it will cost, and where in my room it will go.... thanks! o, and what a good skimmer (i was looking at the Current USA Fission Nano Skmmer) would be... cant do it........not for 75....not a clam anyhoo..... your best bet is to just get water into a tank..youll be cycling for atleast a month if you really wanna keep a clam i havent heard good things about the fission.....for the same amount you can get a SKILTER and just add an airstone... ive been running mine for over 5 years, mines got neat stickers on it! modded w/ an airstone and has a surface skimmer! it sucks nicotine out of the air!! after the cycle you can think about what you wanna keep...... and dont be cheap with lighting!! corals grow 5 times faster under a good halide you get what you pay for keep in mind..... Link to comment
sephroth_r1 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 3 gallons and under is considered Pico. and clam usually runs 35 or more alone. if your going to do a clam tank, i recommend at least a 20gal or bigger. they filter feed all the time, and need a steady supply of food. if your going smaller, do a zoanthid/soft coral tank for PC lighting, or you can get a 70MH and do an sps tank, but it would look odd. (big light, little tank, lol) good luck! and read! Link to comment
BBDreef Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 would it be possible in a 29 gallon hexagon? i have been asking some clam people and they say that a smaller tank is possible... i might be able to just splurge a little and buy a HQI light, the people on the site clamsdirect.com say that the possible clams i could house without MH lighting is squamosa and derasa clams... they both looked beautiful. they also said i would need a sump an refugium. i guess i could get a small refugium built, but what exactaly is a sump?... thanks! my clam discussion: http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2225 Link to comment
BBDreef Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 i have kinda abandoned having a clam tank. i have moved on to SEAHORSES! does anyone have any good seahorse sites/forums??? Link to comment
avalanche1201 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 www.reefcentral.com has a seahorse section, but if u go to the members aquariums or general discussion sections, im sure u can find help there...I think a few ppl have seahorses on here hth Link to comment
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