Clam vs Power Compact

[tvan1]

I see a beautiful clam that I like to get. The fish store said it would be OK with my power compact light even though I heard clams need meta hilite. Anyone has successfully kept clams with power compact? Thanks in advance for you inputs

 

[rickt4du]

Depends on the INTENSITY of the light. PC's are fine if the clam is getting enought light. Have a great day!

 

[ky]

I have 2 clams in each of my three tanks. I use VHO lighting for each. I have had some of them for as long as 5 years. No problems

 

[tvan1]

<img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> Thanks guys. I also heard clams need to be placed on the substrate. True in real experience?

 

[twoods71]

I have a derese under pc lighting and it is placed on the substrate.
Lighting depends on the type of clam also. Deresa require less light then a maxima for example.
Also they do not need to be placed on the substrate but they do like a secure spot to call home.

 

[hondo]

I've kept a corcea clam with 220wts of PC lighting for the last 6 months in my 50 gal. I keep it high up on the rocks so it gets lots of light and the colors have remained very vibrant.

 

[tvan1]

<img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> Anyone has kept Maxima clams with PC or VHO light more than 1 year?