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how many wats per gallon do you have?
if it's like the 7 you say.. then your fine...I have a clam with 4 watts per gallon and he's FINE !
 
I have 5 inch maxima clam under CF and it has been doing great for months. I have 260 watts cf on a 72 gal. tank. I do not use a glass top so I get better light penetration. I know I am breaking the rules, but it seems to be working.
 
Squamosa and Derasa require the least amount of lighting. I would stay away from any of the super-colors species unless you have MH lighting. I have a brown "keyhole" maxima and it has been doing great. They are filter feeders so I feed mine DT's live plankton three times a week. Plenty of flow is also needed.
 
Sorry, I forgot. Most clams have been proven to thriveon nitrates. They are often found in shallow lagoons with poor water quality. They do a good job of removing nitrate from the aquarium.
 
Saltwaterteen...I would think you would be okay. I would remove the glass top if you have one and give it a try.
 
That is good to know Lando. I didn't realize that clams can help with the nitrates. I have a MH 250w, so I may inquire about getting one too. Thanks for the info!

Mike
 
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