Lowest light Clam

[LJA]

Which species of clams require the least amount of light?

 

[scapes]

either a squamosa or gigas. I just found info that that are found up to depths of 50'.

 

[ezcompany]

gigas

 

[LJA]

Thanks, can't wait to get one when my tank matures.

 

[skinz78]

If you mean the 29g tank you have listed the giga's would outgrow it in a year or less, and your coral beauty angel would probably have to go as they nip clams.

 

[tydtran]

Also, I would not recommend a clam unless you're using MH lighting.

 

[scapes]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12834540#post12834540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tydtran
Also, I would not recommend a clam unless you're using MH lighting.

sorry, must disagree. I am keeping a gigas clam that has doubled in a year and a half under 2x48w pc's in a 35g hex tank. MH's would be ideal for a crocea or maxima, but a low light clam that the OP is asking about does not require a MH.

 

[LJA]

I have T5 Lighting on my 29.

 

[skinz78]

does your t5 have individual reflectors? How many bulbs? If so and has at least 4 bulbs you should be ok to keep all types of the tridacnid clams.

 

[LJA]

Yes, it is a 4 bulb fixture with individual reflectors. Thats good to know. I'm going to wait about 4 more months until I get a clam and before I do I'm going to replace my bulbs.

 

[jennmac415]

tagging along... I have T5s also... and can you tell me how your Coral Beauty does in your reef with all of your corals?

 

[LJA]

I currently only have some softies and it hasn't touched anything. I've been patiently waiting to add some LPS because I know that if I add some and it nips them I will probably get ride of the angel. I have a feeling that this angel will be ok though.

 

[skinz78]

angels eat clams for breakfast typically lol

 

[silent saab]

i have 4 t5's that are on accu start high out put ballasts, in my 29g i used individual ice cap reflectors, i have some pictures in my gallery please check it out and tell me what you think... i jus got a derasa clam, he is looking very beautiful, opening and his colors are amazing.... he is on the sand bed right now, but i plan to move him up in the tank slowly... the next couple of the days...

 

[Reefer07]

Maybe a derasa? I heard they are easier to take care of....is this correct?

 

[Freed]

My 12" derasa in my 180 under 400W MH and 160VHO




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[skinz78]

As Freed proves it, Derasa's get huge fast.