still new to clams

[Absint Reefer]

I would like to get a maxima clam but wanted to see if I had the right set up first 20gl long with 130watt PC

 

[Peabody]

No. I'm afraid that's not enough light. I've seen several maximas die under similar lighting setups. Even 96w over a 10 gallon. (Usually takes about 6 months for them to starve)

You could get a lower light clam depending on the rest of your setup.

 

[Absint Reefer]

I thought maximas were lower light

 

[Scuba Dog]

Maximas and croceas are the most light demanding of the giant clams... I would start reasearching squamosas and deresas if your wanting a lower light clam.....and then you need excelent water quality...meaning consistant constant calcium and alkalinity and ph levels....and the absence of fish and parasites that will bother the clams...

 

[Absint Reefer]

I have only seen squamosas that are huge have you every seen one about 3 to 5in

 

[Peabody]

THey are not really well suited to such a tank. They are available small, but get big fairly quickly. Look into H. hippopus. It's low light, and will stay smaller longer

 

[Absint Reefer]

thanks

 

[ezhoops]

I went with the hippopus and yeah its not as pretty as the maximas its still a cool clam and does well with low light and less than ideal water conditions. much cheaper too