is there any specific size of tank for a clam ?

[ryeguy28]

hey guys i was wondering if i can put a clam in a small tank ( 3.5gal to be exact)

 

my only concern would be the growth rate and if it would out grow the tank extremly quick

 

and if i got it small how long would it be ok in the tank (roughly because all growth rates are differnt)

 

i like crocea and maxima but all clams are neat aslong as the have the neat blue coloration or a bright coloration of any other color

[PoopCola]

no.

 

checkout the sunlight pico.

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164200

[ryeguy28]

no.

 

checkout the sunlight pico.

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164200

 

 

any clam you would sugest guys ?

[20reef]

i like squamosas and maximas. i've seen some crazy colorations in them both.

[PoopCola]

Maxima FTW.

[lakshwadeep]

You should first have success with clams in "normal" tanks before trying them in a pico. Also, you need to take into account that they will need stable water conditions, strong lighting, and supplementation, which are all hard to achieve in a pico.

[ryeguy28]

You should first have success with clams in "normal" tanks before trying them in a pico. Also, you need to take into account that they will need stable water conditions, strong lighting, and supplementation, which are all hard to achieve in a pico.

 

 

there is only one thing hard there man " stable water conditions" the lighting is easy and so is the supplementation

[Rockfish]

there is only one thing hard there man " stable water conditions" the lighting is easy and so is the supplementation

 

 

ok.....the clams ur suggesting all get to be anywhere from 6 to 10 inches and need high lighting (T5 or better and I don't want to hear any PC talk for any other clam except maybe a derasa in a shallow tank b/c I won't listen)

 

the problem with that is you have to consider the heat the lighting gives off so i'd say tempurature is a consideration as well

 

and just the fact that you'd say : there is only one thing hard there man " stable water conditions" tells me you should try a clam in a normal sized tank before attempting one in a tank of that size

[PoopCola]

synopsis

Difficult, but possible.

Should you try it you have not done so in a normal tank? probably not.

[fiction101]

Supplementation is not easy in a 3g pico unless you have a good automatic doser running.

[Rockfish]

Supplementation is not easy in a 3g pico unless you have a good automatic doser running.

 

 

 

 

also very true

[Catbus]

also very true

Hrm, Could you keep a clam in a 12G under 25 watt lighting?

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nvm searched through clam forum, can't.

[TheUnfocusedOne]

Hrm, Could you keep a clam in a 12G under 25 watt lighting?

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nvm searched through clam forum, can't.

 

absolutely not

[amored]

i think i'm getting the nanotuners LED upgrade for my 8G BC, after this, could i keep a clam?

[cameron1]

i kept a maxima in a 12 gallon nano for about 6 months before i got rid of the tank only dosing calcium

 

with stock lighting

[Nanobuds]

http://www.melevsreef.com/pico.html

[hahaximmaxfish]

http://www.melevsreef.com/pico.html

I love those zoas! Haha, anyway, the clam thing worries me... Seems like a really little tank for those guys.

[lakshwadeep]

I love those zoas! Haha, anyway, the clam thing worries me... Seems like a really little tank for those guys.

 

marc levenson (melev) has enough experience keeping clams in normal tanks to pull it off.