What clam

[Dakafall]

I was wondering what clams would work in a 5.5g with a 70w MH and 2x18w PC lights

THanks

 

[Corn]

it would depend on the depth of the tank. but i would think that any would be fine, but for the size of the tank i would go with a maxima.

 

[JR719]

You need to keep in mind the size the clam will be. A maxima will be very large, will outgrow a small 5.5 as most large clams will. Your lighting is not a problem with that tank.
A crocea would be fine and give you good color, a squammy would be ok on the sand bed, but will get large as a maxima will. A durasa would also be ok.

 

[Dakafall]

the dimmensions of the tank are 16x8x10 LxWxH

so basically any clam will work, it'll just depend upon the size of the clam, m'kay, thanks

P.S. would any SPS work in there also? :lol:

 

[mbbuna]

i would not try to keep a clam in such a small water volume. clams are very sensitive to chem changes, Sg and Ph can shift fast in 5.5g and the demand a clam will put on Ca/Alk in 5.5g will be very high. IMO not a good idea

 

[Rothie]

The tank is too small for any clam.The calcium additions alone would be a problem.

 

[critterkeeper]

"a squammy would be ok on the sand bed, but will get large as a maxima will. A durasa would also be ok."

Huh? Squamosa and maxima can both easily reach 12", and the record for a derasa is 24"

Crocea is the ONLY species that'll fit - and as stated above - you will have great difficulty with water quality.

 

[JR719]

durasa was a mistake, meant crocea. I was thinking the squammy would be ok for a couple years until it became too large, then sell or transfer.