aqua_aaron Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 i was looking through the various things i want to order for my tank and found the maxima (gold) rather beautiful. i would have it in a 2.5g that has 59 watts of pc light over it. just curious if this would be enough light, and also how often one would need to be fed? is it not worth the hassle in such a small tank? does anyone else have clams in rather small tanks? thanks, aqua_aaron Link to comment
Fishfreak218 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 IMO, if it was small (1"-2") than it could work.. but you would have to feed phytoplankton every other day and IMO not worth it in a small tank b.c. of the fluctuations and the feeding Link to comment
aqua_aaron Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 i was unsure cause i haven't seen any picos with clams, probably b/c feeding can have the potential to throw the enitre system any other opinions Link to comment
sheen Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I think the PC lighting would be a bit deficient even in a tank that size. Even if lighting wasn't a problem, the water quantity wouldn't be enough for good stability and quality. The reason being that you should plan for the animal's well being for after it gets larger. The clam will take supplemental feeding (remember, supplemental) until it is roughly 3 inches long. As the clam grows it will need space. The clam will require more light after this point and my opinion is always that you should provide for the animal before you get it, and not upgrade down the road. This is good, solid, consistent husbandry. The clam would be best in a larger tank, in my opinion, with much stronger light. Maxima clams are the hardest Tridacnid to keep alive and although not as light needy as the Crocea, more finicky. For nanos the best choice has always been Crocea, provided that there is enough light. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 There are other requirements for clams besides just light and feeding a GOOD quality phyto (no Kent Marine or "Marine Snow" crap)... A stable balance of calcium and alkalinity are just as important as adequate lighting. If you have to ask questions like that, you're not ready. Link to comment
TTU_reefer Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 dont try it, more work than its worth in a small tank. been their failed that... good luck Link to comment
zachtos Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 can be done but calcium and alkilinity will be VERY hard to find a stable daily dosing point. Link to comment
jafoca Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Power Compact lighting is NOT enough for a maxima clam. Don't do it. Link to comment
zachtos Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Power Compact lighting is NOT enough for a maxima clam. Don't do it. my bad, i meant squamosa/deresa is possible, no maxima/crocea w/ your PC lights. LUX output/intensity is just too low w/ PC's unless your really close. Link to comment
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