Small clam in nano?

[ttt64]

I am considering adding a small clam to my 12g nano. I have 54W of pc lighting giving me between 4 and 5w/gal. The tank is about 15" deep. Is this enough light, or do I need to upgrade. If so, how much light would be required to ensure a clam will thrive?

 

[edwing206]

MAYBE if you put it at the very top of the rock work high up in the tank. good luck

 

[rockindacheeks]

i have a clam im my 10 gallon nano, but i have it under 150 HQI. I think your clam would be happier under more light.

 

[ezcompany]

lets just put the answer at no with your current situation
watts per gallon don't mean squat, at 15" depth you need at least a 150 watter halides

 

[Peabody]

Agreed. You'd want a 150w MH bulb. The only clams you could possibly get away with under that lighting are way too big for a nano.

But....even if the lighting was OK....it's quite difficult to keep a clam long term in a small tank due to chemical instability.

 

[ttt64]

Thanks, Ill stick with corals until I re-establsih a full size tank.