can i keep a clam

[homestar]

i have a 12 gal aquapod deluxe it has 2 27watt lights. i was wondering if this was enough light for them. i would love to keep one but if i can't i won't.

 

[basser1]

I'm not a clam expert, but..... near the top of this page is a sticky on lighting requirements for clams. It may answer your question?

 

[homestar]

thanks they keep talking about metal halides so i'm going to say i can't. that's to bad but not going to kill one trying to make it work.

 

[happyclam]

I'm not an expert either, but I've learned a few things. Height of the taqnk is the main concern, and since your tanks is so small, I think you could keep at least a dersa, but it probably will eventually get to big for the system. Also, not just the wattage, but the type of bulb makes a difference. T5's seem to be the flourescent bulb for clams. Maybe Skinz78 can drop in and enlighten us, because he really is an expert.

 

[skinz78]

LOL I'm no expert, just done alot of reading. IMO no you shouldn't try it. Yes a derasa would work but it would outgrow your tank in months. plus in a small tank it is gonna be very hard to keep up on your water params.