Croacea Clams in a BC29?

[mksalt]

I’m new to salt and even newer to clams.

Thinking about getting a croacea clam.

Can I keep one in a BioCube 29? At what level should he be placed? Would the sand be best? What do I feed it? What else should I be considering?

Tank now has a peppermint shrimp, 2 cleaner shrimp, snails, sally crab and two small clowns. Tank running for 50 days. Loaded with live rock and live sand.

Thanks to all in advance for the advice.

 

[Phyxius]

If you have the standard lighting in the BC it may not be a good idea for a crocea clam in there. They are more demanding in their light requirements than the lighting will offer. I`m not sure about the other kinds but I think either the deresa or maxima has less light needs and may work in there.
I know one of the clam experts will chime in on this soon

 

[mksalt]

Stock lighting. 1 Coralife 10,000K 36Watt Compact Fluorescent lamp. 1 Coralife Actinic 36Watt Compact Fluorescent lamp. Tank is about 14 inches deep.

 

[skinz78]

update your lighting to either metal halide or T5, compact florescent is not enough light. Also your tank should be set up for a minimum of six months before attempting clams.