How quiet are clams?

[efeeley]

Wife says I can get a clam if they are quiet?Starting to do homework on clams.I presently have a 54gal corner bowfront with power compact lights natural/actinic 10k.I want to upgrade lights but to many choices.I have choice of following bulb combo:
MH-175W XM10K
MH-175W XM20K
MH-175 CoralVue 10K
'' '' '" 20K
" "" " 14K
MH175 W Ushio 10K
MH 250w XM 10k
MH """""""""'''20K
"""250 Coralvue 10K
MH ' " ' 20K
"" " 14K
MH 400 w
In combo with T5 bulbs choice Both blue actinic
1 blue actinic/1 pure actinic
both pure actinic
Way to many choices for a beginner,would like to start with easy clam and work up to maxima down the line.Thanks for any feedback in advance!!!

 

[Obi-dad]

they are much quieter than a dog. In fact, they are so quiet...you can't even hear them.

 

[Scuba Dog]

Even when the clams slam shut their shells, they dont make any sound what so ever. As far as clam lighting goes you cant go wrong with a 250 set up.... bulb and kelvin color is a mater of personal preference...10K 14k and 20K are the most popular....My preference is a 14k DE AC/phoenix off of a HQI Ballast

 

[reefcrazed]

Are you serious about them being quiet? I can't even get any sleep anymore. They are VERY loud at night when the lights go out. My wife wants me to get rid of all of them.

 

[fishboy19]

I agree....worst thing I've ever bought for my reef

 

[reefcrazed]

That clicking and popping and screaming are just too much for me!

 

[hogpark7430]

Mine won't stop singing the Disney song: Under the Sea

 

[Reefing4Fun]

Mine won't stop singing the Disney song: Under the Sea

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
That's just way too funny...

 

[efeeley]

Just goofing about how quiet is a clam ? (trying to get your attention)But serious about the lighting,dont know which combo to go with??

 

[fishboy19]

Go with MH, I have 250 watt 10K Ushios's. I don't have any actinic, but I'd suggest it. My Corcea's and Maxima's love it.

-Matthew

 

[menace]

I would suggest starting with a clam that is 3+ inches in size. smaller than 3 inches, they need to be fed phyto and can be a little more difficult.