enough light for a clam????

[redneck3298]

would a 70 M H on a 24 gallon tank be enough for a clam

 

[skinz78]

no you need at least 150w

 

[boxerzz]

depending on the depth of your tank, I think it would be a reasonable amount of light.

 

[redneck3298]

it's only a 24 gallon aqua pod it about 18 inches deep

 

[bsagecko]

150W SE MH min

 

[redneck3298]

i dont think you need that much light i talked to a person that has the same tank and light and he has 3 clams in there and they are huge

 

[skinz78]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11508045#post11508045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redneck3298
i dont think you need that much light i talked to a person that has the same tank and light and he has 3 clams in there and they are huge

they are probably squamosa's or derasa's and will outgrow his tank in a matter of months

 

[redneck3298]

i know for sure he had a corcea and the other was a squamosa

 

[skinz78]

Crocea's and Maxima's are the most light demanding clams.
Here are some links for the same question:

12 g nano tank
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1269797

12 g nano tank
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1256989

10 g nano tank
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1238819

this is all I could find on keeping clams with this light. 2 12g and 1 10g tanks.

 

[redneck3298]

thanks for you help skinz

 

[NealNano]

Not the best but it will work. 150 watt would be better. Place high and feed with phyto weekly.

 

[rwbogard]

In my experiences, ou need at least 150W (preferably 10K or 14K) for adequate growth, however I would recommend 250W or higher for the best coloration and mantle expansion. Ionic balance (Ca/Alk) is just as important.

 

[rwbogard]

Also, I never fed any phyto and had excellent success. There may be benefits to dosing phyto, although its been show in studies thats photosynthetic clams rarely utilize anything filtered (unlike non-photosynthetic counterparts). Although, to each their own.