Can I keep a clam?

[orgetorix]

I am interested in keeping a clam in my tank. I was thinking about starting with a squamosa. My tank is 300 gallons and I have 576W T5 lighting. I have read that squamosa tend to prefer the subtrate. In a 30" tank is this too far away? Can I get another species that could be placed closer to the surface?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

You should be just fine with that. Just make sure that your waterparameters are good and watch your fish. You have a few questionable inhabitants listed.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Squamosas are actually found in the rocks in the wild, so you can put it in the rockwork with no fear.

 

[orgetorix]

Thanks for the replies. A couple months ago, I decided to try and lessen my workload by getting rid of most of my inhabitants. I sold off everything but the damsels, chromis, LMB, sailfin tang and I acquired a scribbled rabbitfish. I assume that they should be pretty much OK.

 

[orgetorix]

One more thing. Is there a good online resource for purchasing clams? I am specifically looking for one that is a little larger.

 

[koga57]

liveaquaria.com

clamsdirect.com


you will succeed with either of them.


david