clam: Crocea Medium size

[clowninaround74]

ok i know this is a very common queston and i know there are alot of negative answers but i just want to get another thread out there to answer my questions.

I have the standard AP 24g with the pc lighting. I have a perfect spot for a med. sized corcea clam that is about 2-3" from the surface of the water. IMy feelings are that with it that close to the lights that the intensity...even from pc...would be enough to keep it healthy and alive?

Has anybody had luck with this or has anybody tried it at all?

Just looking for imput!

Thanks
Randall

 

[clowninaround74]

thanks for all the imput

 

[ezcompany]

the answer is no.
it doesn't matter how close to the lights you are. the clam will seem okay for the first few months, but it could most probably be dying a slow death as they usually do from inadequate lighting. minimus lighting i would recommend are 150 14k halides.

 

[motoxracing782]

nope, i tryied with my biocube witha 5 inch clam and after a few days i could tell it wasnt going to work

 

[roushboy2857]

Just upgrade the lightning!

 

[All Delight]

ok, ok, I'll admit it. I had one in my 24 jbj for about 6 months. It was about 3 inches from the surface. It did pretty good. I think the worst part was my flame angel picking at it all the time. I don't know about the long term health of the clam but it did good for the time I had it.