Clam lighting?

georgiaboy · Jul 21, 2006

Is 56 watts of t-5 and 18 watts of pc enough for a clam?I want one to go in my 10 gal.
Thanks,
GAboy

mag395 · Jul 21, 2006

How deep is your tank? Usually Metal Halide is suggested, but I have heard of people successfully keeping clams with PC.

fanker · Jul 21, 2006

the t-5s wuld be better. wouldnt go with the pc

puffer32 · Jul 21, 2006

Yhat should be fine.

georgiaboy · Jul 21, 2006

Thanks!I have pc and t-5 on a 10 gallon tank .Standard size like at wally world.Does a clam need any special that corals dont.

teen · Jul 21, 2006

how old is your tank?

georgiaboy · Jul 22, 2006

It's still but im researching. I wont add corals until 4-6 weeks after cycle when my water is stable.