Hello all, I currently have a 10 gallon nano, and I do not have enough lightinf for a clam. I am planning on getting a 3 in. maxima, but was wondering what would be the minimum lighting I would need for it. I dont have a big budget so do you know where I can find the sheapest price? Thanks a ton!
where to find cheap lights
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Steve C.S.
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If you plan on a Maxima, it really should have metal halide. I know some people us power compacts or vho but its risky. A 175 watt MH or a 150 HQI MH would do great. I'm planning on putting a derasa under 65wts of pc's in my 5.5gal, but I wouldn't try a maxima with pc's. Hope this helps.
Steve
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mantisshrimp
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Do It Yourself-do a search in the DIY forum.
kennerd
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Definitely MH first.
Second: Best bet would be to get a clam minimum 3"-3.5", as clams that are smaller than that require a higher percentage of their nutrients from feeding rather than photosynthesis. As they get bigger they rely more on light.
If you are going to put a clam in a smaller system like yours, you'll have a much better survival / growth rate with a clam that is "out" of that infant stage. You'd have to either pull the little guy out for feedings or risk really overdosing the hell out of your small volume tank.
Also, be prepared to dose kalk: these guys do a number on calcium levels in small tanks. A good idea for topoff anyway with halides heating things up, too.
Second: Best bet would be to get a clam minimum 3"-3.5", as clams that are smaller than that require a higher percentage of their nutrients from feeding rather than photosynthesis. As they get bigger they rely more on light.
If you are going to put a clam in a smaller system like yours, you'll have a much better survival / growth rate with a clam that is "out" of that infant stage. You'd have to either pull the little guy out for feedings or risk really overdosing the hell out of your small volume tank.
Also, be prepared to dose kalk: these guys do a number on calcium levels in small tanks. A good idea for topoff anyway with halides heating things up, too.
