Clam levels of difficulty

[Schadiest1]

Could you guys could rate the following clams from easiest to hardest to care for?

squasmosa
crocea
maxima
derasa
gigas

I want to get a clam, but nothing that is very hard to take care of. It will be under 70w of metal halide lighting in my 5.5g nano reef.

 

[mbbuna]

easiest
Derasa
Squamosa
Gigas
Crocea
Maxima
hardiest

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

I agree.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

bear in mind the thre easiest will quickly outgrow a 5.5 gallon, and it willl require close attention to salinity, calcium, and alk. I wouldn't recommend it if you dont feel quite experienced.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9500212#post9500212 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mbbuna
easiest
Derasa
Squamosa
Gigas
Crocea
Maxima
hardiest

the bottom should be "herdest", not "hardiest", right?

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

Yes, I would not recommend any clam for a 5.5 gallon.

 

[mbbuna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9500418#post9500418 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmaneyapanda
the bottom should be "herdest", not "hardiest", right?

jmaneyapanda yes thats what i ment. hardest

 

[mbbuna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9500431#post9500431 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy Blaze
Yes, I would not recommend any clam for a 5.5 gallon.

i totally agree

 

[Schadiest1]

I won't risk it then. Thank you all for your input. I'll do a clam in my next tank.