clams and metal halides

[willbratz]

Would I be able to keep a clam under metal halides? Sorry not trying to hj the thread

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Would I be able to keep a clam under metal halides? Sorry not trying to hj the thread

Yes you can.

 

[mr_X]

Would I be able to keep a clam under metal halides? Sorry not trying to hj the thread

That depends on the halide. 150 watters? I doubt it.

 

[willbratz]

That depends on the halide. 150 watters? I doubt it.

I believe mine are 250 watts each Xs 2 fixtures.

http://www.aquacave.com/48-Aqualight-Pro-2x250W-HQI-Fixture-by-Coralife-P755.aspx

 

[mr_X]

I believe mine are 250 watts each Xs 2 fixtures.

48

You should be fine for any clam.




Whether they have similar PAR ratings per inch isn't as important as their collective intensity. In other words, when you have a coral under a 24" lamp, it's getting light from all 24", as is the coral under the 48" lamp.

 

[willbratz]

Mr X
What type of clam would recommend to someone who's thinking about getting one? Kinda like a "starter clam".

 

[Sniperhank]

Mr X
What type of clam would recommend to someone who's thinking about getting one? Kinda like a "starter clam".

Derasa are really easy to keep.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Derasa are really easy to keep.

Just don't get a tiny one, they are harder to get started IMO.

 

[melosu58]

Moved to its own thread.

 

[mr_X]

I find squamosas to be pretty easy. Not as pretty as maximas though.

 

[willbratz]

Thanks for the input peeps. Ill look into the 3 that were recommended.

 

[ivan_dalmatia]

Like Greg said make sure it's bigger than 4" so you won't worry about supplement feeding

 

[Sniperhank]

I believe that is a myth about needing to supplement feed small clams.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Well, you may be right;

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showpost.php?p=991704&postcount=12

But he also pointed out when referring to small clams;

"Well,.. They are far more touchy,.. and much more sensitive so I guess it depends on your confidence in your setup and experience with clams,.. but be aware the small ones go downhill much faster than the larger ones will."

 

[Sniperhank]

Yes, but in our setups it can cause an issue. Products marketed as filter feeder food are crammed with phosphates, which the article also mentions. Not knowing what is going on in terms of feeding, and even with the experience I have under my belt am still hit or miss on this concept, can easily throw parameters out of whack and an issue in the tank. And at this point, I wouldn't be worried about a hair algae outbreak I'd be worried that a drastic shift would murder off my small clam.

 

[mr_X]

I agree. I've kept plenty of small clams without supplemental feedings.

 

[ivan_dalmatia]

I agree. I've kept plenty of small clams without supplemental feedings.

With a very very well established tank, not something new?

 

[mr_X]

I think my system was about 2 years old when i started bringing in clams by the dozen....

...my old 8' coral tank.....

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[willbratz]

I think my system was about 2 years old when i started bringing in clams by the dozen.... ...my old 8' coral tank..... .

That 8 footer and those clams are beautiful!!

 

[SWSCJ]

Here's 5 clams I keep in my lagoon under two 250w MH