What will happen when clams do not get enough light ?

boxerzz · 07/16/2008, 08:59 PM

As the topic says. I would like to know how the clams will react towards it. Any opinions please chip in

kfisc · 07/16/2008, 09:04 PM

They die.

paulallen · 07/16/2008, 09:25 PM

LOL that's exactly what I thought when I read the title of this thread.

IridescentLily · 07/16/2008, 09:26 PM

I have no clue. There's a clam section here though.
Do you have a clam in your tank?

Slakker · 07/16/2008, 09:38 PM

Tridacnids would waste away, but there are many types of clam that are not photosynthetic that would be unaffected.

Nano Chris · 07/16/2008, 11:51 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...?s=&forumid=41

tydtran · 07/17/2008, 06:04 AM

They gradually lose their color, their flesh becomes thin, and after 6-7 months they curl up and die. I watched this by visiting my LFS every month and looking at their crocea clam kept in a Red Sea Max aquarium. It just underscores the point that if you don't have enought light, steer clear of trying to keep a clam.

snorvich · 07/17/2008, 07:26 AM

Amen.

GatorReefman · 07/17/2008, 11:32 PM

They needs lots of intense lighting. My friend just lost all his clams including two huge ones because his metal halides failed for a few days and he was busy at work and didn't catch it in time. For myself , I lost my two and half year old crocea clam when my tank crashed taking most of my other corals as well.

Tang420 · 07/18/2008, 12:54 AM

i went away for about 4 days and for what ever reason i forgot to set my timers to auto so they only got VHO lighting for those 4 days its been about 2 weeks since then and i lost all 6 of my clams. so ya they die!

boxerzz · 07/18/2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

i went away for about 4 days and for what ever reason i forgot to set my timers to auto so they only got VHO lighting for those 4 days its been about 2 weeks since then and i lost all 6 of my clams. so ya they die!

That is very fast decline.

FlyinggFish · 07/18/2008, 10:17 PM

They die.

FlyinggFish · 07/18/2008, 10:19 PM

Well, actually, they turn into a mutant clam that will take over your whole tank because it will start feeding off other things because it doesn't have the correct lighting. Just kidding!! Clams usually die if they don't get enough lighting.

jcollins · 07/18/2008, 10:31 PM

My clam ate my pink tail trigger when I turned my lights off for a few days for cyno. LOL

BTW the pink tale has been with three clams and cleaner shrimp for a long time. That is for a friend who said it can't be done. Knock on wood.

07/16/2008, 08:59 PM	#1
boxerzz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 606	What will happen when clams do not get enough light ? As the topic says. I would like to know how the clams will react towards it. Any opinions please chip in

07/16/2008, 09:26 PM	#4
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	I have no clue. There's a clam section here though. Do you have a clam in your tank? __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

07/16/2008, 09:38 PM	#5
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Tridacnids would waste away, but there are many types of clam that are not photosynthetic that would be unaffected. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

07/16/2008, 11:51 PM	#6
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...?s=&forumid=41 __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

07/17/2008, 07:26 AM	#8
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Amen. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/16/2008, 09:04 PM	#2
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	They die.

07/16/2008, 09:25 PM	#3
paulallen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 344	LOL that's exactly what I thought when I read the title of this thread.

07/17/2008, 06:04 AM	#7
tydtran Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 853	They gradually lose their color, their flesh becomes thin, and after 6-7 months they curl up and die. I watched this by visiting my LFS every month and looking at their crocea clam kept in a Red Sea Max aquarium. It just underscores the point that if you don't have enought light, steer clear of trying to keep a clam.

07/17/2008, 11:32 PM	#9
GatorReefman Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeast , Florida Posts: 243	They needs lots of intense lighting. My friend just lost all his clams including two huge ones because his metal halides failed for a few days and he was busy at work and didn't catch it in time. For myself , I lost my two and half year old crocea clam when my tank crashed taking most of my other corals as well.

07/18/2008, 12:54 AM	#10
Tang420 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: So. Cali Posts: 101	i went away for about 4 days and for what ever reason i forgot to set my timers to auto so they only got VHO lighting for those 4 days its been about 2 weeks since then and i lost all 6 of my clams. so ya they die! __________________ So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Current Tank Info: 135gal Oceanic, 200lbs LR and 200lbs LS w/60gal sump/ref, 3-250watt MH 2X13k & 1X 20k, 330watts VHO Over the Tank, and 150watt VHO 10k over sump/ref, Dart Pump@3600gph for the returns, 1/3HP chiller, and 25Watt UV. ASM G-2 Skimmer.

07/18/2008, 10:17 PM	#12
FlyinggFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,042	They die. __________________ Most women buy clothes, I buy corals Current Tank Info: Biocube 29

07/18/2008, 10:19 PM	#13
FlyinggFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,042	Well, actually, they turn into a mutant clam that will take over your whole tank because it will start feeding off other things because it doesn't have the correct lighting. Just kidding!! Clams usually die if they don't get enough lighting. __________________ Most women buy clothes, I buy corals Current Tank Info: Biocube 29

07/18/2008, 10:31 PM	#14
jcollins Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Meridian, ID (Boise) Posts: 59	My clam ate my pink tail trigger when I turned my lights off for a few days for cyno. LOL BTW the pink tale has been with three clams and cleaner shrimp for a long time. That is for a friend who said it can't be done. Knock on wood. __________________ 150 SPS and LPS 150 in wall with softies 30 nano Current Tank Info: 150 in the wall, 40 gal sump, fuge, chato, 3 20k mh @ 400w each, phosphate reactor, Euro Reef skimmer, rocks, dirt, stuff on the rocks and fish