clams

sbudke1 · 12/06/2006, 06:38 PM

are there any types of clams I could get w/ about 215 watts on my 55 gallon tank? What about anenome's?

Thank you for your help, I am starting out in the hobby, and will likely upgrade my tank in a year or so, so don't want to go expensive on the lights and then replace the set up relatively soon.

smcdonn · 12/06/2006, 07:34 PM

Wait till you get more light. I think that would be pushing it.

Ti · 12/06/2006, 07:45 PM

Metal Halide?

mwsmith15 · 12/06/2006, 07:51 PM

215 watts of what? MH?

tanker · 12/06/2006, 09:04 PM

Both clams and anemones need more light then that.

sandstorm77 · 12/06/2006, 09:11 PM

How about 2x40 pc on a 5.5 gal tank? Can i do clams?

t5Nitro · 12/06/2006, 09:15 PM

I use a nova extreme T5 2 daylight 2 actinic fixture. People were saying it won't work, get MH and some people said it would be ok. I have it about half way up in the tank and he does fine.
This is mine 36"
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113175
I thought it was 4x69 watts. It's 4x39 watts, so you have about 100 more watts than me from what that looks like and I keep a clam and SPS along with softies.

tanker · 12/07/2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sandstorm77
How about 2x40 pc on a 5.5 gal tank? Can i do clams?

Good example of misconception about lighting wattage/gallon.

2X40 watts is WOW 16 watts per gallon and you would thing that is good, but a 40watt (or 2 40watts) is just too dim for a clam.

PS--5.5gal is too small for clams, too hard to maintain good water quality (stability).

dcombs44 · 12/07/2006, 01:48 PM

watts per gallon is an outdated method of measuring aquarium light. It's all about the intensity and the depth it will reach. I personally wouldn't chance a clam or anemone without the proper metal halide lighting. Also, both need a very stable and established tank to thrive. i.e. a tank that is one year old or older with pristine water conditions.

naterealbig · 12/07/2006, 02:11 PM

I have a 29 gallon that I keep a T. derasa (clam) and two condi's (anemones) in. All I have is a 130 watt PC 50/50, and they are not only surviving, they are growing. The 215 watts should be fine as long as you keep the clam in the top 10 inches of water. The anemones should be fine, even at the bottom, as photosynthetic 'diet' may be supplimented with meaty foods. As dcombs said, you need perfect and STABLE water parameters...ie; <5ppm nitrates, 0phosphates, >350ppm calcium, etc, etc...

tuckrule · 12/07/2006, 06:21 PM

you can keep clams as long as they are on the top of you're rock stack

JohnyBravo · 12/07/2006, 06:37 PM

215 watts of what? MH? T5s? PCs?

REMF · 12/07/2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcombs44
watts per gallon is an outdated method of measuring aquarium light. It's all about the intensity and the depth it will reach. I personally wouldn't chance a clam or anemone without the proper metal halide lighting. Also, both need a very stable and established tank to thrive. i.e. a tank that is one year old or older with pristine water conditions.

Agree with the first part "watts per gallon is an outdated method of measuring aquarium light."

Disagree with the second part "I personally wouldn't chance a clam or anemone without the proper metal halide lighting"

Clams and most anemone will do fine with T5 HO with proper reflectors and placement in the tank.

pana · 12/08/2006, 04:19 AM

i also hate this miss-conception, i have successfully had a clam under t5 lighting around 200 wats for over 6 months its definantly thriving in its enviroment. its even on a sand bed.

12/06/2006, 06:38 PM	#1
sbudke1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 9	clams are there any types of clams I could get w/ about 215 watts on my 55 gallon tank? What about anenome's? Thank you for your help, I am starting out in the hobby, and will likely upgrade my tank in a year or so, so don't want to go expensive on the lights and then replace the set up relatively soon.

12/06/2006, 07:34 PM	#2
smcdonn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 925	Wait till you get more light. I think that would be pushing it. __________________ 180g IN WALL, REEF Current Tank Info: 180 gallon

12/06/2006, 07:45 PM	#3
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	Metal Halide? __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

12/06/2006, 09:15 PM	#7
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	I use a nova extreme T5 2 daylight 2 actinic fixture. People were saying it won't work, get MH and some people said it would be ok. I have it about half way up in the tank and he does fine. This is mine 36" http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113175 I thought it was 4x69 watts. It's 4x39 watts, so you have about 100 more watts than me from what that looks like and I keep a clam and SPS along with softies. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

12/07/2006, 01:48 PM	#9
dcombs44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 2,913	watts per gallon is an outdated method of measuring aquarium light. It's all about the intensity and the depth it will reach. I personally wouldn't chance a clam or anemone without the proper metal halide lighting. Also, both need a very stable and established tank to thrive. i.e. a tank that is one year old or older with pristine water conditions. __________________ Current Setup: 10 Gallon Skimmerless Zoanthid Tank Lighting: Single 175 Watt Metal Halide (14,000 K Hamilton Lamp) Filtration: 10 gallon sump/refugium and Phosban Reactor Return: Mag Drive 700 Controller: ReefKeeper Lite (Basic Version) Circulation: TBD Age of System: Build is in Progress

12/06/2006, 07:51 PM	#4
mwsmith15 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 140	215 watts of what? MH?

12/06/2006, 09:04 PM	#5
tanker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: sf bay area Posts: 3,522	Both clams and anemones need more light then that.

12/06/2006, 09:11 PM	#6
sandstorm77 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 28	How about 2x40 pc on a 5.5 gal tank? Can i do clams?

12/07/2006, 02:11 PM	#10
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	I have a 29 gallon that I keep a T. derasa (clam) and two condi's (anemones) in. All I have is a 130 watt PC 50/50, and they are not only surviving, they are growing. The 215 watts should be fine as long as you keep the clam in the top 10 inches of water. The anemones should be fine, even at the bottom, as photosynthetic 'diet' may be supplimented with meaty foods. As dcombs said, you need perfect and STABLE water parameters...ie; <5ppm nitrates, 0phosphates, >350ppm calcium, etc, etc... __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac.

12/07/2006, 06:21 PM	#11
tuckrule Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greece, NY Posts: 887	you can keep clams as long as they are on the top of you're rock stack __________________ Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't. Current Tank Info: 90G reef 20g sump 2/250mh 4vhos

12/07/2006, 06:37 PM	#12
JohnyBravo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 128	215 watts of what? MH? T5s? PCs?

12/08/2006, 04:19 AM	#14
pana Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: melb, aus. Posts: 85	i also hate this miss-conception, i have successfully had a clam under t5 lighting around 200 wats for over 6 months its definantly thriving in its enviroment. its even on a sand bed.