Can i keep a clam?

[rara12]

So i just upgraded my lights to 96w quad PC's on my 10g and im really hoping i can keep a clam. I was told i would be able to with these light just want to make sure. I know that there are several species and some are more demanding then others. So if i can keep a clam what kind? Also on a side note could i keep a plate coral too?

 

[nycbob]

a clam in a 10 gallon is hard. the light u might be able to get by. if u 10 gallon's water paramters r stable, u can give it a try. but just make sure ur parameters r perfect. hate to see an innocent livestock dying bc of our negligent.

 

[rara12]

My water is quality isnt an issue, i just want to make sure i have enough light

 

[xeniaman]

what kind of clam are you thinking? Not enough light in my opinion, clam would slowly starve.

 

[zeroc]

96w of PC on a 10 gallon, maybe, if you plan on leaving the lights on 16 hours a day.

 

[nycbob]

since its a 10 gallon tank, its not deep. 10-12 hours should be fine. keep either crocea or maxima since derasa will get big.

 

[rara12]

I turn my lights on at about 8am and unfortunatly i work late so most days they dont get turned off till 11pm

 

[nycbob]

why dont u pick up a timer at home depot or lowes for $5-10?

 

[jtrzerocool]

Originally Posted by xeniaman
http:///forum/post/2533717
what kind of clam are you thinking? Not enough light in my opinion, clam would slowly starve.
X2...

 

[caseysimp7]

i think it will be fine. just make sure your water is perfect

 

[fishkid2]

IMO I would go with the derasa clam, its one of the lower light clams, and any clam gets big anyways.

 

[spanko]

Light will not be your problem as I believe that in a 10 gallon water quality in terms of stability will be. Especially salinity as you will experience evaporation and if you don't have an ATO you may have swings that will be detrimental to the clam. That said people do it you just have to keep things right.

 

[nereef]

i would think Ca+ would be a big issue in a 10gal. keep an eye on that.

 

[rara12]

The tank is pretty stable and i dont have any fish in there. I also do water changes weekly and the tank is about six months old. So i dont think water quality is an issue nor the Ca lvls. As for salinity the tank gets alot of attention and doesnt lose water all that fast.
Im going to try it and i'll let you guys know how it works out. Thanks for the opinions guys.

 

[spanko]

Post some pics when you get it. Good luck I hope it works for you.

 

[nietzsche]

look at your alk levels as well. they will deplete

 

[viper_930]

I'm pretty skeptical about the water quality but you seem to have had your mind made up already.
At least throw a timer on the lights.