Substrate for a shallow clam tank

[Reefcherie]

I will soon be getting a shallow (24" x 24" x 8") clam tank that you will be able to look directly down on. All it will have in it are clams, a few small pieces of live rock and possibly one or two fish that stay very small. I know I want a small sand bed - about 1 or 2" is what I was thinking. That's obviously too small to make a DSB out of, so it doesn't have to be sugar fine sand. I was wondering what you guys/gals thought would be the best substrate for this tank.

Cheri

 

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Caribsea puka shells would be fine. Adam

 

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OT: Cheri, is that one of your clam(s) in your avatar? Looks awesome. Have any more pics of it if so?

 

[Reefcherie]

OT: Cheri, is that one of your clam(s) in your avatar? Looks awesome. Have any more pics of it if so?

Thank you - yes, that is my clam. He's decided to be un-photgenic lately by turning himself toward the rockwork, but I hope to get some wonderful pictures from above when the new clam tank is set up. This one is definitely my favorite clam! Wait a minute - they are ALL my favorite clams!

I never heard of Caribsea puka shells. I'll have to check them out. Out of curiosity, what was your reasoning in suggesting that substrate?

Cheri

 

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It gives the clam something to attach to but you can still seat the clam or move it. I use it for my holding systems. Adam