suggestion for first clam

[tangman99]

My tank is ready for a clam and from feedback from a previous post, I should be able to keep about any clam.

What is good first clam to get? I want to keep it on the sand at the front of my tank. I have a slight currrent there but nothing bad. What is a good size to start with? I'd really like a blue one but my main concern is to start with something easier.

 

[Johnsteph10]

What are the tank inhabitants, lighting, etc. Need more info.

Some clams are easier to keep than others...

 

[mbbuna]

the easiest clam to start with is a Derasa. the best size for all clams is about 3" because the wont need feedings, ship well and seem to acclimate well

 

[tangman99]

Sorry,

That was in another thread. The two inhabitants that I will have to watch are my yellow tang and Coral Beauty.

A derasa huh? My LFS has a lot of Maximas but I'm not sure if he has any derasas. I'll have to check tomorrow when I drop by.

Thanks.

 

[-TS-Vash]

Any clam so you have some mega power lights huh?

 

[tangman99]

Well, any clam that I was interested in. I have 2 250Watt MH's and 2 110Watt VHOs for 770 Watts in a 90 Gallon. It has a DSB so it is only around 20 inches deep.

 

[-TS-Vash]

Thats cool what kind of MHs do you have?

 

[Snprhed]

What kind of corals do you have in that system?

 

[tangman99]

TS-Vash,

I have Reeflux 10Ks on Coralvue E-ballasts.

Snprhed,

Not many right now. I have some zoos that came on my live rock, a devils hand, some yellow polyps, ricordia and several other types of mushrooms. I plan on adding some sps later.