clam reccomendation?

todd_nano · 05-27-2001, 04:22 PM

Hello,

I've got a 12G with 64W of PC lighting that i'd like to put a clam into. I have a 29G with a 175W halide i could move it into later in time when it grows too big. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions as to which clam i should get, if any at all. My best guess is squamosa, because maxima and crocea need more lighting, and dersa gets to big too fast. So I guess my question is really could i succesfully keep a squamosa?

Thanks,
Todd

[This message has been edited by todd_nano (edited 05-28-2001).]

**scubadude** · 05-27-2001, 04:29 PM

Very Good question Todd!

I cant really say Yes or No on this, maybe Ninong can give you a bit more input IMO you could probably get it to live but would it be Happy would be the ultimate question, I would say NO it would not be happy....but if you do decide to go with one I think the 29gal with the MH is the best bet.

Personifer · 05-27-2001, 06:46 PM

The squamosa get quite large also. Yes, it can be done but just because it can be done doesn't mean it should. Why don't you put a T. Maxima in your 29 gallon? A 175 watt MH is sufficient for a maxima.

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PerryinCA · 05-27-2001, 07:41 PM

Squamosa will get larger faster than a Derasa in my experience. JME..

Perry

todd_nano · 05-27-2001, 09:07 PM

Hello,

I already have a maxima in my 29G. In this case I am specifically looking to drop a clam into the 12. Thanks for the replies.

-Todd

**golfish** · 05-27-2001, 10:29 PM

Todd,
The Crocea will be the smallest of the clams but I don't think its a good idea to put a clam in a 12 gal tank......Keeping up the Calcium level may be hard to do

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todd_nano · 05-28-2001, 10:07 AM

Do you all agree that 62W of PC is too little lighting for a crocea even if its high on the rocks?

-Todd

Personifer · 05-28-2001, 10:13 AM

Todd, IMO that is not enough lighting for a crocea.

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05-27-2001, 04:22 PM	#1
todd_nano Citizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Barrington, Rhode Island Posts: 100	clam reccomendation? Hello, I've got a 12G with 64W of PC lighting that i'd like to put a clam into. I have a 29G with a 175W halide i could move it into later in time when it grows too big. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions as to which clam i should get, if any at all. My best guess is squamosa, because maxima and crocea need more lighting, and dersa gets to big too fast. So I guess my question is really could i succesfully keep a squamosa? Thanks, Todd [This message has been edited by todd_nano (edited 05-28-2001).]

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05-27-2001, 04:29 PM	#2
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	Very Good question Todd! I cant really say Yes or No on this, maybe Ninong can give you a bit more input IMO you could probably get it to live but would it be Happy would be the ultimate question, I would say NO it would not be happy....but if you do decide to go with one I think the 29gal with the MH is the best bet.

05-27-2001, 06:46 PM	#3
Personifer Mayor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 667	The squamosa get quite large also. Yes, it can be done but just because it can be done doesn't mean it should. Why don't you put a T. Maxima in your 29 gallon? A 175 watt MH is sufficient for a maxima. ------------------ Jeff Visit my website: JeffsReef

05-27-2001, 07:41 PM	#4
PerryinCA Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 2,103	Squamosa will get larger faster than a Derasa in my experience. JME.. Perry

05-27-2001, 09:07 PM	#5
todd_nano Citizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Barrington, Rhode Island Posts: 100	Hello, I already have a maxima in my 29G. In this case I am specifically looking to drop a clam into the 12. Thanks for the replies. -Todd

05-27-2001, 10:29 PM	#6
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	Todd, The Crocea will be the smallest of the clams but I don't think its a good idea to put a clam in a 12 gal tank......Keeping up the Calcium level may be hard to do [This message has been edited by golfish (edited 05-28-2001).]

05-28-2001, 10:07 AM	#7
todd_nano Citizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Barrington, Rhode Island Posts: 100	Do you all agree that 62W of PC is too little lighting for a crocea even if its high on the rocks? -Todd

05-28-2001, 10:13 AM	#8
Personifer Mayor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 667	Todd, IMO that is not enough lighting for a crocea. ------------------ Jeff Visit my website: JeffsReef

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