Which clams can I keep

[mwood]

I'm getting ready to set up a 48"*96"*15"h mixed reef. I already have a crocea and plan on a squamosa and a derasa. But what I want to know is if I can have a gigas? I know I have the light, just not sure of the space.

Marcus

 

[Peabody]

I'd pass on the gigas unless you're running 250+ gallons. THey get massive, and don't appreciate being moved when large, I understand.

 

[mwood]

That would be a 300 gallon. The only consern would be the depth. Only 15".

 

[Peabody]

Oh...got confused with the 75 in your sig. I don't know how "Tall" Gigas Get. I think it's probably about or over 15" when large.

 

[fishboy19]

Man, thats alot of lights....lol

I wanna see it.

-Matthew

 

[mwood]

Man, thats alot of lights....lol

I wanna see it.

-Matthew

Are you refering to my two 400w Iwasaki's? I'll use those and 2 250w xm 20k's. If I don't like the color I may add a couple 250w radiums. Is that alot? I thought it was about right once they are far enough off the water to cover the tank.

Marcus

 

[Peabody]

You're going to likely want more than that since MH only cover a 2 foot spread and your tank is 4 feet deep. If you follow the 2 foot rule you'll want 8 MH bulbs.

 

[Snprhed]

I have a gigas in a twenty long. I think you can house them quite well for a while. They do grow fast but you would have a while before it would be an issue. Watch out with the MH's though, they can take it just don't put him directly under it.