Maxima clam question

[eraml]

I have just been looking for a coral to add to my tank and have a few questions about the possibility of a maxima clam.
I have a 20(regualr, not long)gallon tank with 2x65 watt PC lightting (one atininc, one 10000k bulbs), is this enought lighting for a clam to do well in my tank?
I would most likely be placing it on the the bottom left hand corner of my tank in a low water flow area on the sandbed. Is this a good place for the clam?
Do they require target feedings at all?

 

[yuhsuen]

I'd go with more light, especially if you are gonna place them on the bottom of the tank. With just 130W total...it'd be tough keeping them...IMHO, I wouldn't do it.

Target feeding with phyto is only when the clams are babies...under 3 inches...when they get to that size, most of the food they get through photosynthesis by the symbiotic algae, hence the need for strong lights...then I'd only target feed about once a week.

HTH

 

[Peabody]

Hate to say it, but no, that's not enough for a Maxima clam. Your best bet is a H. Hippopus clam.

If you're really interested in a maxima, look into a metal halide bulb like a 150w.

 

[eraml]

Aight, ill just avoid the clam then, was just wondering if i had strog enough lights to support one. thanx.

 

[Ti]

Hate to say it, but no, that's not enough for a Maxima clam. Your best bet is a H. Hippopus clam.

If you're really interested in a maxima, look into a metal halide bulb like a 150w.

T5 works also.

 

[inlandreef]

You could get away with keeping a Derasa or Squamosa. I hjavent had any problems keeping them. I feed them every other day.