Clam Suggestions for new setup

[Ryanqk]

I have always kept away from clams becuase i've never run anything stronger than pc's until now. But i just setup a 75gl reef tank with 4xVHO 110w (2 x actinic and 2 x 10k). sand to water's surface is about 19 inches. I am supplementing the VHO with an actinic 55w and 55w 10k pc's. What kinds of clams are suitable for this kind of setup? I would not be adding one till the 4th month to let the tank set up... Please post pics if you can so I can ID the same clam in LFS.
Many Thanks
Ryan

 

[mbbuna]

i would start with a Derasa or Squamosa

these will help you ID them

http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/jf/feature/index.php

and this book will help you understand what clams are all about

http://www.liquid-medium.com/

 

[returnofsid]

I wouldn't recommend getting a clam until your tank is at least 6 months old though.

 

[bboy aqua]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9790173#post9790173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by returnofsid
I wouldn't recommend getting a clam until your tank is at least 6 months old though.

i agree with him

im pretty sure the clams will be happier in more "established" aquariums

 

[Ryanqk]

yeah i wouldnt get anything that delicate till at least the six month mark