Adequate Lighting for Clams

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by candycane
http:///forum/post/2521823
It's about symbiotic zooxanthalae. Deresas require less light then Squamosas, Squamosas require less then Maximas and solar panels require less light then Croceas, HAHA. I have had good success with Derasas growing under PC's. Problem is, I have NO IDEA how deep your tank is. Not to mention that the things get FREAKIN HUGE!.
If you REALLY want clams and want to learn a LOT about them, get a copy of Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium by Hames Fatherree.
I totally agree,” It’s about symbiotic zooxanthellae” as long as the zooxanthellae get enough light and produce more food then they need the clam utilizes the excess it then become all about the lighting. Had the good fortune to be at forum this week where James Fatherree was one of the speakers and he certainly seems to we an expert on the keeping of clams

 

[nietzsche]

no one is claiming that PC is impossible for deresa, but if metal halide or t5 does it then why complain? this discusses lighting for maximas, croceas, squamosas, deresas
here are a couple of old posts on clam lighting
"Nevertheless, you should not take the risk and hope to get lucky, it is better to be prepared to give them what they will surely thrive in. It is always good to provide at least enough light of the given species to thrive in, and NOT the bare minimum you think you can get by with. Plus, it is the least we can do for our animal, as well as our responsibility as hobbyist"
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/282653/clams/20#post_2246405
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/282653/clams/20#post_2246406

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by nietzsche http:///forum/post/2523293
no one is claiming that PC is impossible for deresa, but if metal halide or t5 does it then why complain? this discusses lighting for maximas, croceas, squamosas, deresas
here are a couple of old posts on clam lighting
"Nevertheless, you should not take the risk and hope to get lucky, it is better to be prepared to give them what they will surely thrive in. It is always good to provide at least enough light of the given species to thrive in, and NOT the bare minimum you think you can get by with. Plus, it is the least we can do for our animal, as well as our responsibility as hobbyist"
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/282653/clams/20#post_2246405
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/282653/clams/20#post_2246406
Im not sure who was complaining about metal halide lighting and clams. But if you do utilize MH then it is far easier to keep all types of clams that is a given

 

[teen]

this is all just my thoughts and opinions. take it or leave it. im not saying you have to live by it and theres no other way to do things.
do whatever you want, its your life, your tank. im just trying to help out and give you guys my viewpoint on things. hence me saying "idk, thats just my take on the whole thing. im sure you stil have a different point of view in which im still interested in reading and picking apart."