What kind of clam?

[whiteshark]

I have 2 150 W HQIs and 2 120W PCs. My tank is 24 in. deep, making the sandbed about 28 in. from the light. Is there any clam I can keep in the sand bed that will hold its color ok, or is the sand bed not an option?

 

[mbbuna]

if this is your first clam i would try a Derasa or Squamosa.

this is what they look like

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=294

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=295

 

[whiteshark]

I actually have a crocea now that is high up on a rock. It has grown about 1/2-3/4 in. scince I got it a couple months ago, so I have a little clam experience.

Here it is

I'm not a big fan of Derasa, but squamosa are pretty cool. Problem is finding one around here that isn't 5 or 6 in accross and 150 - 200$.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions! Is there anything else possible knowing that I have some experience with clams?

 

[duds]

you could do a maxima in the rockwork or another crocea, look online for so e squammosas they are somewhat cheapish
Duds

 

[this is me]

I love crocea and maxima.

 

[whiteshark]

I love croceas and maximas also, but I want a clam in the sand. I think the light is too far away from the sandbed for a crocea or maxima.

 

[gnrlee]

What about a hipoppus clam. I think that is how you spell it.

 

[whiteshark]

How bout a gigas? Would it do ok in the sand bed?

 

[twon8]

gigas grow WAY too fast for a 90, it would take up your whole tank in a few years.

 

[whiteshark]

^ Yeah, I kinda figured...

How big do squamosa get?

 

[mbbuna]

about 14" to 18"

 

[whiteshark]

Can anyone recommend a good site to get a squamosa?

 

[duds]

http://marinedepotlive.com/clams.html
pretty good price
Duds

 

[whiteshark]

Thanks for the link duds!

http://store.fishsupplyunderwater.com/coral---inverts-clams---scallops-squamosa-clam.html

Anyone have any experience with this site?

 

[duds]

no problem I have no experience with them, I would stick to the ones that you know are reliable
Duds

 

[whiteshark]

I actually dont know any that are reliable because I have never bought anything off the internet before (livestock wise). Has anyone bought any clams from fishsupply before?

 

[duds]

o well some people that are in my local club the BRS find marinedepotlive.com and liveaquaria.com very reliable
also clamsdrirect.com but they are temporarily not selling any clams
Hope this helps
Duds