Ultra Crocea Clam

[Spyderturbo007]

I was hoping to explain my tanks condition and see if it is about to support this Corocea Clam on MarineDepot.

• 55g Tank with ~15g sump (Set-up June 24th, 2012)
• Clownfish x 1
• Purple Firefish x 1
• Bristletooth Tang x 1
• Banggai Cardinals x 2 (Currently in QT)
• Turbo Snail x 1
• A few Nassarious and Cerith Snails
• Cleaner Shrimp x 1

I also have some coral that has been doing well. I have a Hammer coral, Frogspawn, Acans, Yellow Tort, Orange Pavona, Acropora, Purple Stylophora and one other SPS I can't identify. They have been in the system for as long as last August and all seem to be doing just fine.

Water Parameters (Last Tested April 6):

• Temperature = 80.1 degrees
• Nitrates = 0ppm
• pH = 8.12
• Alkalinity = 7.67dKh
• Calcium = 395ppm
• Magnesium = 1,280ppm

My tank has a 4 x T5 HO (54w) fixture that contains two (2) actinics, one Coral (purple 420/460nm) and one 10k. I also have 2 x MP10wES and an Apex controller to run the show.

I'm assuming I'll need to bring up my Calcium a little and keep an eye on that more closely, but my parameters / equipment / etc should be able to support a clam, right?

 

[jda]

I am on the side of not-enough-light for a Crocea. Perhaps others will disagree.

 

[Alex T.]

I agree with not enough light. Lose the actinics and maybe go with ATI Blue Plus bulbs and a daylight bulb. Much more par, and still get a little blue.

Croceas (in general) will test the capabilities of your lighting. I've never had one that was ever stressed from too much light...and I overdrive 400 watt Radiums.

 

[lamboraf]

Lights should be fine as long as you are running them for 12 hours/a day.
Place your clam as high as you can in your tank.

 

[moliken]

you need NEW bulbs if you expect good results. if your 4 are more than 6 months old, replace.

 

[kegogut]

I would replace the actinics for blue plus as well. You can get some moonlight LEDs for real cheap to use for actinics. You only need a few of them to light a tank efficiently

 

[accordsirh22]

we have a couple under 2 day 2 actinic t5s at the store. they have been doing fine. however they are maybe 6 inches below the light lol

 

[Spyderturbo007]

I think I'll stay away from the Crocea Clam for now. Is there a lower light clam I could try?

 

[kegogut]

All clams need about the same amount of light,alot. Maximas need a tad bit more if anything but will do just fine next to squamies and croceas.