Clam in 10 gallon?
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jtrzerocool
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Originally Posted by Kat87
http:///forum/post/3060386
Hi,
So i have been watching this site for a while, but decided it was finally time for me to start asking my own questions. I have a 10 gallon tank with 80 watts of T5 lighting and was wondering if there was any way i could keep a clam in a tank this small. Thanks!
can you put one in there?...yes...
will it survive any length of time?...likely not...
clams need very good water conditions and stable calcium to survive...in a 10g tank, you cannot keep the water parameters steady enough for a clam...not to mention that it will suck your tank dry of calcium in a very short time...
On a much lighter note...welcome to the boards...feel free to ask away...dont get frustrated if you get answeres that you dont like...we all have the animals best interest at heart here...
http:///forum/post/3060386
Hi,
So i have been watching this site for a while, but decided it was finally time for me to start asking my own questions. I have a 10 gallon tank with 80 watts of T5 lighting and was wondering if there was any way i could keep a clam in a tank this small. Thanks!
can you put one in there?...yes...
will it survive any length of time?...likely not...
clams need very good water conditions and stable calcium to survive...in a 10g tank, you cannot keep the water parameters steady enough for a clam...not to mention that it will suck your tank dry of calcium in a very short time...
On a much lighter note...welcome to the boards...feel free to ask away...dont get frustrated if you get answeres that you dont like...we all have the animals best interest at heart here...
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kat87
http:///forum/post/3060411
So even if i do weekly water changes to replenish thing it wont have enough?
BTW, I love your avatar
thank you...i think it describes me very well...lol...
weekly water changes would be helpful, but i still dont think that it would keep your parameters in check...its all about stability in this hobby...the more you change things in a closed habitat, the more likely that there is to be problems...
also...most of the clams in this hobby will outgrow a 10g tank...some clams can get 2+ feet in length...and while others stay relatively small, they have higher lighting requirements...
http:///forum/post/3060411
So even if i do weekly water changes to replenish thing it wont have enough?
BTW, I love your avatar
thank you...i think it describes me very well...lol...
weekly water changes would be helpful, but i still dont think that it would keep your parameters in check...its all about stability in this hobby...the more you change things in a closed habitat, the more likely that there is to be problems...
also...most of the clams in this hobby will outgrow a 10g tank...some clams can get 2+ feet in length...and while others stay relatively small, they have higher lighting requirements...
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nihoa
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i thought you needed halides for clams? i didnt think they could be kept under t5 lighting, tank size issues aside.
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nihoa
http:///forum/post/3060427
i thought you needed halides for clams? i didnt think they could be kept under t5 lighting, tank size issues aside.
not necessarily...a good t-5 fixture with individual reflectors can put out just as much PAR as a halide fixture...
http:///forum/post/3060427
i thought you needed halides for clams? i didnt think they could be kept under t5 lighting, tank size issues aside.
not necessarily...a good t-5 fixture with individual reflectors can put out just as much PAR as a halide fixture...
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kat87
http:///forum/post/3060425
Alright, well...sad
, i wouldnt want to put the poor thing in there only to kill it... Thanks for the help
anytime...like i said before...dont be afraid to ask...
the only stupid question is the one not asked...
http:///forum/post/3060425
Alright, well...sad
anytime...like i said before...dont be afraid to ask...
the only stupid question is the one not asked...
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nihoa
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we have 160 watts (4 bubls) of t5 with individual reflectors on our 30g. i was told that wouldnt be enough and i would need halides. maybe i received poor info?
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nihoa
http:///forum/post/3060452
we have 160 watts (4 bubls) of t5 with individual reflectors on our 30g. i was told that wouldnt be enough and i would need halides. maybe i received poor info?
if it truly has individual reflectors, then i dont see why someone would tell you otherwise...t-5 fixtures can achieve excelent PAR ratings...just make sure that you have the clam near the top of the rockwork and that it gets proper flow...but since you have a 30g...make sure you are on top of your water quality and calcium...
http:///forum/post/3060452
we have 160 watts (4 bubls) of t5 with individual reflectors on our 30g. i was told that wouldnt be enough and i would need halides. maybe i received poor info?
if it truly has individual reflectors, then i dont see why someone would tell you otherwise...t-5 fixtures can achieve excelent PAR ratings...just make sure that you have the clam near the top of the rockwork and that it gets proper flow...but since you have a 30g...make sure you are on top of your water quality and calcium...
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nihoa
Guest
kat87, very sorry for the thread hijack. i saw you were getting your answer and hop you didnt mind my sneaking a couple in there?
jt, i did some reading and it looks like for my situation i should steer clear of crocea and maximas and could get away with a squamosa or deresa?
jt, i did some reading and it looks like for my situation i should steer clear of crocea and maximas and could get away with a squamosa or deresa?
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nihoa
http:///forum/post/3060478
kat87, very sorry for the thread hijack. i saw you were getting your answer and hop you didnt mind my sneaking a couple in there?
jt, i did some reading and it looks like for my situation i should steer clear of crocea and maximas and could get away with a squamosa or deresa?
i would go with a derasa...i have heard that they are more tolerant of water quality and are a lower light calm...
http:///forum/post/3060478
kat87, very sorry for the thread hijack. i saw you were getting your answer and hop you didnt mind my sneaking a couple in there?
jt, i did some reading and it looks like for my situation i should steer clear of crocea and maximas and could get away with a squamosa or deresa?
i would go with a derasa...i have heard that they are more tolerant of water quality and are a lower light calm...
mr.clownfish
Active Member
i think a squamosa would do great. just remember to add calcium.
