Can i keep a clam?

[sds]

I have a 58g with a 20g sump. I am running a ASM g1 with recirc and for lighting I have 5x39 aquatinics t5 ho fixture. Just curious if i had a chance of keeping a clam or not. If i do please help me with a place to find some good info on the species I can keep
thanks
scott

 

[ezcompany]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1035826

after lighting is water quality. make sure your system has rock solid alk and ca.

 

[sds]

thanks for the great info. I will keep researching

 

[rcypert]

man you gotta feed clams phyto regular like... make sure you have a good soure of phytoplankton.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Not true. most clams can get what they need (feeding wise) from a typically inhabited tank (ie- fish which are fed, corals, etc.)

 

[GSMguy]

you have plenty of light for clams

 

[nYgel]

what is a good beginner clam? (least amount of light needed)

 

[Xandernfs]

Derasa & Squmosas require the least amount of light. They may not have the 'pretty' blue, but i like them and their patterns. Here is my derasa:

 

[sds]

nice clam
thanks for all the info
what levels of calcium and alk am i supposed to be shooting for to keep clams?