Sean_Buckley Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Can someone suggest whether or not I should get a clam for my 10 g when its established? I will have a 110W PC lighting fixture, and will keep up on my Ca and Alk levels, probably with a buffer (from Seachem, if they make it, I'm sure they do). I know I probably sound like a noob to clams, which I am, but I am just asking to see what species is best suited for it (if any), so I can specialize my research to that certain species. Thanks! Sean Link to comment
calvin415 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 The only clams that should be kept under PC's are Derasa, Squamosa, and Hippo. All three can outgrow a 10 gallon in 2 years or less, so the question goes back to you. What clam do you want to have for just a little while? Link to comment
coralcrazy Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I agree with calvin, if you want clams get MH lighting.. the smallest clama i s the Crocea clam, they can grow up to 6 inches according to liveaquaria.com, good luck and i hope this helps. Link to comment
LVReefer Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Originally posted by calvin415 The only clams that should be kept under PC's are Derasa, Squamosa, and Hippo. I would also add gigas to this list. But it will need a new home in a couple of years. Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sean, I recommend the crocea clam. Try to get one that is medium to small size, not too small but just about medium. Find one that is doing really good at your LFS. As you make the transition from your LFS to your home, make sure you let your lights on at least two more hours than normal. This will help him with the change in intensity of lighst MH to PC. You will notice a slight color change in the beginning and will also noticed he's not as open. Give him time, with 3 months you will see him completely accustommed to your new lighting. I give you this advice from personal experience. I owned two crocea clams in two different 12 gallon cubes with 113 watts of PC lighting for about 1 year. They are in the process of going into my new 72 bowfront reef tank in about two more weeks. I received a lot of attacks from fellow reefers that I would fail and they were all proven wrong. There is more than just lights in this equation, there is water changes and temp swings to watch on these nanos, take from an experienced nano cube owner. Mike Guerrero Link to comment
EPICTANKHERE Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 hey mike, I would liek to try this eventually, i have 96watts in an eclipse 12. Was wondering if you put the clam in the sandbed or had it on a rock close to the light? Is it even possible to put the on a rock or do they have to be in sand? Got any pics of your old set up? just wondering really. Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I tried on the sand bed and on the rock... I prefer the rock and I'll tell you why. On the rock they will feel more secure and will not tip over. In the sand you just drop them in and you think they are fine, then you come back in 1 hour and they are on the side. You have to fix them all the time; plus they move the sand a lot making a nano dirty. If you place them on a rock close to the surface they receive a nice amount of PC intensity. I think cosistency plays a vital role on there part. Here is a quick link to the smaller clam I had in my larnie edtion LPS tank. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=63444 Mike Link to comment
EPICTANKHERE Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks mike, have had the tank for a year now and it's very stable. Once i find the right clam i will give it a try and probably get flamed in the process. The revolution has begun! Link to comment
Sean_Buckley Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 The main factor now for whether or not I get a crocea is this: price. I've only found one so far, and its $60...yes, you read that right $60 for a 1-1.5" blue or green "super-colored" crocea clam. Reefing in Canada is proving to be quite the expensive hobby... Sean Link to comment
bobioden Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Originally posted by Sean_Buckley The main factor now for whether or not I get a crocea is this: price. I've only found one so far, and its $60...yes, you read that right $60 for a 1-1.5" blue or green "super-colored" crocea clam. Reefing in Canada is proving to be quite the expensive hobby... Sean Sounds like a good price to me. I paid $100 for my Zebra Blue Maxima. A good clam is not cheap. Bob Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Croceas are not only the most light-demanding, they're also the most difficult clam to keep. Start with a derasa. Link to comment
Steve973 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Have you ever kept a clam, caesar777? Or have you just been reading about them? mine: Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Kept. Let's keep the personal jabs to a minimum. Thanks. Link to comment
Imaexpat2 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 For what its worth...I QT all of my new clams in a 10 gallon tank using a Quad 4 96 watt PC for lighting and I get by just fine for 3-4 weeks. And I have kept a Maxima in a 10 gallon Nano for about a year with very little loss in color or negative health effects that I noticed. It did however color up a bit more when I placed it in my 65 gallon clams tank which has 250 watt halides over it. The H. Hippopus is still in there and it still growing well! In the set up that you mention, Clams will do fine, even Corceas and Maximas. However these two clams will do even better under 150 or 175 watt halides. I dont think is so much a question of "How many watts" as it is a question of lighting intensity, and halides will always be superior in that respect. JMHE... Link to comment
Sean_Buckley Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Alright, well, if $60 is a GOOD price, I think I'll stay away from clams. Too expensive for me, especcially if they're going to out-grow my tank or maybe die. Plus, I don't like them ALL that much anyway, I can always use the space for something else. Sean Link to comment
CGNano Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I can easily get Maximas and other clams for under $20.00 here. Link to comment
calvin415 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 If you can get Maximas for under 20 bucks, can you get me some and ship them to me? Link to comment
CGNano Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Possibly, what kinds are you looking for? And you'd have to explain how to ship them to me, it would be the first time i've ever shipped something live. Link to comment
CGNano Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Ah, nevermind missed the Maximas part , I'll tell you when my LFS gets some back in, as long as they aren't Ultra Colored. Link to comment
bobioden Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Originally posted by Steve973 Have you ever kept a clam, caesar777? Or have you just been reading about them? mine: Actually your Clam does not look very healthy. JMO Bob Link to comment
Sean_Buckley Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Actually (no offense), I didn't think it looked all that healthy either... Sean Link to comment
calvin415 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Keep me posted if you can get Maxima's for 20 bucks... Maybe the LFS would ship them to me. Link to comment
s3aL Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Yeah, looks like that clam has lost lots of color and looks very dull looking :| . Link to comment
CGNano Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 That clam looks..... well, like its about to die :/ Link to comment
SeanB Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 www.clamsdirect.com is a great place to learn about and buy clams. Link to comment
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