First Clam?

Arati · 04/04/2009, 06:14 PM

I been wanting to get a clam but I have some questions. My reef, picks below. 65g reef 2 x 250w radiums. I keep the water crazy clean, but im know to get slack on my alk/calc/mag dosing.

I have the option of a few levels to place the clam, but the upper part of the reef has alot of flow. approx 2400gph water movement.

I have 1 pep shrimp, 2 clowns ,a little hippo that im trying to remove. about 4 gobys and a big royal gramma. aswell as a sunburst anthias, 2 emerald crabs and only maybe 1-2 hrmits I really preffer snails.

Anyways what Kind of clam should I get and where should I put it. given flow/lighting restrictions. or will my live stock kill the clam?

Thanks for the help in advance.

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Rich D · 04/04/2009, 06:27 PM

adults are hardier than baby clams, I have always loved croceas, they have a really nice blue and gold color. Most clams like high light so you can put them near the top, although i have never had trouble with them towards the bottom either. I have always put them in a steady moderate flow. When you get the clam, find out what kind of clam it is and where to put it. Some clams live on the sandbed while some like different shaped rocks.

Toddrtrex · 04/04/2009, 06:31 PM

Should be able to put it anywhere.

I have a 58 (( couple inches shorter then yours )) and am running 2*250 XM 20Ks, I have my crocea on the sandbed. They seem to prefer being on a rock, but mine is working out well on the sandbed --- can always put a little rock underneath it for it to attach too.

So, if you stop being a slacker,

you really should be able to put any clam where you want, but I would watch out for the top part of your tank -- due to the higher flow.

mustang51js · 04/04/2009, 06:31 PM

theres a thread in the clam forum all about the types and lighting for them

luther1200 · 04/04/2009, 07:09 PM

I have a 65 with 2-150 20k XM's and I have a Squamosa clam near the bottom. I have had him for about 2 yrs. Its doing well.

Here is an older pic were you can see the new growth.

Here is a recent pic, with some zoo's

Timbor · 04/04/2009, 07:13 PM

From what I know, the Squamosas are the most hardy/tolerant of lower lighting and conditions. While not as colourful as the Maximas and the Croceas, they do have a really nice morphology to their shell.

I have a Squamosa in my tank, and I really like it. I don't plan on getting any more clams though, as my tanks pretty full as far as invertebrates go.

Tim

04/04/2009, 06:14 PM	#1
Arati Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI,NY Posts: 722	First Clam? I been wanting to get a clam but I have some questions. My reef, picks below. 65g reef 2 x 250w radiums. I keep the water crazy clean, but im know to get slack on my alk/calc/mag dosing. I have the option of a few levels to place the clam, but the upper part of the reef has alot of flow. approx 2400gph water movement. I have 1 pep shrimp, 2 clowns ,a little hippo that im trying to remove. about 4 gobys and a big royal gramma. aswell as a sunburst anthias, 2 emerald crabs and only maybe 1-2 hrmits I really preffer snails. Anyways what Kind of clam should I get and where should I put it. given flow/lighting restrictions. or will my live stock kill the clam? Thanks for the help in advance. This is my reef. Hope ya like it. Front Back __________________ I wasn't planning on keeping the turtle until it could pull me around under water. ~RV7AFlyer Current Tank Info: 150 ish gallons of Reef

04/04/2009, 06:27 PM	#2
Rich D Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT Posts: 828	adults are hardier than baby clams, I have always loved croceas, they have a really nice blue and gold color. Most clams like high light so you can put them near the top, although i have never had trouble with them towards the bottom either. I have always put them in a steady moderate flow. When you get the clam, find out what kind of clam it is and where to put it. Some clams live on the sandbed while some like different shaped rocks. __________________ “Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don't go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won't laugh at you.” Current Tank Info: 120 display 40 gallon approx. sump

04/04/2009, 06:31 PM	#3
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Should be able to put it anywhere. I have a 58 (( couple inches shorter then yours )) and am running 2*250 XM 20Ks, I have my crocea on the sandbed. They seem to prefer being on a rock, but mine is working out well on the sandbed --- can always put a little rock underneath it for it to attach too. So, if you stop being a slacker, you really should be able to put any clam where you want, but I would watch out for the top part of your tank -- due to the higher flow. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

04/04/2009, 06:31 PM	#4
mustang51js Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: haskell, n.j. Posts: 593	theres a thread in the clam forum all about the types and lighting for them __________________ george 50g corner reef yellow tang Current Tank Info: temp 90g reef,2 4bulb t5 lights-

04/04/2009, 07:09 PM	#5
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	I have a 65 with 2-150 20k XM's and I have a Squamosa clam near the bottom. I have had him for about 2 yrs. Its doing well. Here is an older pic were you can see the new growth. Here is a recent pic, with some zoo's __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

04/04/2009, 07:13 PM	#6
Timbor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 554	From what I know, the Squamosas are the most hardy/tolerant of lower lighting and conditions. While not as colourful as the Maximas and the Croceas, they do have a really nice morphology to their shell. I have a Squamosa in my tank, and I really like it. I don't plan on getting any more clams though, as my tanks pretty full as far as invertebrates go. Tim __________________ "I bet a funny thing about driving a car off a cliff is; while you're in midair you still hit those brakes... Hey, better try the emergency brake! - J.H." Current Tank Info: None currently