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05-13-2003, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Birmingham,AL U.S.A.
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Which clams prefer substrate or rock?
I can never keep it straight. Is it maxima that likes the rock? Also, how many watts per gallon do you recommend? Are any of you keeping clams under pc's? Just a few questions
 Keep the Faith, Augustus
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05-14-2003, 08:32 PM
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Hudson Valley Reefer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kingston,NY
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Maxima and crocea will adhere to rock and should be high in your tank.
Squamosa ,derasa and hippopus should be on the sand. If you have pc lighting I would recommend a squamosa or derasa. Depending on the size and depth of your tank you should have at least 300-400W pc to keep these clams. The watts/gallon theory is not really a good way to judge adequate lighting. The PAR/PFFD are better indices. I do have some clients keeping maxima under pc with success but I usually recommend MH. Hope this helps. Adam |
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05-15-2003, 09:13 PM
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Mayor
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Thanks Adam. I'm gonna put a clam in the 55 but I just don't know what kind yet. Its gonna have 260w of pc's and a DSB so the substrate will only be about 13-14in from the top o the water. I used to have a derasa before the crash of 98 (long story,different tank) Thanks for the input, if I do get a clam I'll be relying heavily on you clam buffs for advice
Keep the Faith, Augustus
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05-16-2003, 08:19 AM
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Hudson Valley Reefer
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Good luck and keep us updated on the progress. Adam
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