Clam Question

[jw23]

Do I have enough light to put a clam in my tank and if so which kind would i be able to put because i know some need more light than others, I have 305 total watts ( 2 x 65W actinic power compacts, 175W 20,000K metal halide) on my 58 gallon tank.

 

[viper_930]

As far as lighting goes, you have enough to keep any species of clam if you put it under the halide.

 

[jw23]

would i be able to have a snowflake eel and a clam in the same tank

 

[blitz99]

your clam may not do well under the 20K, far too little par for it... they say 10K but settle in the middle and you'd be pretty well off.

 

[jw23]

has anyone tried a snowflake eel and a clam in the same tank

 

[candycane]

The eel will eat anything, not to mention the clam. It's shell and even it's soul probably too.

 

[jw23]

I have had the eel for almost 3 years and he is just about 2 foot long, i have never had any problem with him eating any fish, hermits, snails, or corals but do you guys think its a bad idea to put a clam in their

 

[crox]

I don't think he will touch a clam.

 

[maxalmon]

Maybe go to your local grocery store and buy some live cherry clams, burp them and see if the eel bothers or eats them..