First Clam?

[Arati]

I been wanting to get a clam but I have some questions. My reef, picks below. 65g reef 2 x 250w radiums. I keep the water crazy clean, but im know to get slack on my alk/calc/mag dosing.

I have the option of a few levels to place the clam, but the upper part of the reef has alot of flow. approx 2400gph water movement.

I have 1 pep shrimp, 2 clowns ,a little hippo that im trying to remove. about 4 gobys and a big royal gramma. aswell as a sunburst anthias, 2 emerald crabs and only maybe 1-2 hrmits I really preffer snails.

Anyways what Kind of clam should I get and where should I put it. given flow/lighting restrictions. or will my live stock kill the clam?

Thanks for the help in advance.

This is my reef. Hope ya like it.

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[Rich D]

adults are hardier than baby clams, I have always loved croceas, they have a really nice blue and gold color. Most clams like high light so you can put them near the top, although i have never had trouble with them towards the bottom either. I have always put them in a steady moderate flow. When you get the clam, find out what kind of clam it is and where to put it. Some clams live on the sandbed while some like different shaped rocks.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Should be able to put it anywhere.

I have a 58 (( couple inches shorter then yours )) and am running 2*250 XM 20Ks, I have my crocea on the sandbed. They seem to prefer being on a rock, but mine is working out well on the sandbed --- can always put a little rock underneath it for it to attach too.

So, if you stop being a slacker, you really should be able to put any clam where you want, but I would watch out for the top part of your tank -- due to the higher flow.

 

[mustang51js]

theres a thread in the clam forum all about the types and lighting for them

 

[luther1200]

I have a 65 with 2-150 20k XM's and I have a Squamosa clam near the bottom. I have had him for about 2 yrs. Its doing well.

Here is an older pic were you can see the new growth.

Here is a recent pic, with some zoo's

 

[Timbor]

From what I know, the Squamosas are the most hardy/tolerant of lower lighting and conditions. While not as colourful as the Maximas and the Croceas, they do have a really nice morphology to their shell.

I have a Squamosa in my tank, and I really like it. I don't plan on getting any more clams though, as my tanks pretty full as far as invertebrates go.

Tim