Clams?

[unsung]

I'm interested in bring a Crocea Clam into my 12G. I'm wanting to know how other peoples clams have done in there tanks?
Thanks everyone.

 

[aztec reef]

well what type of equipment do you have? lighting? do you have fish? if this is your first setup i wouldn't recommended..they need good lighting,great water conditions..

 

[unsung]

It's a 12G JBJ Nano Cube. 166gph Submersible pump. Lighting is 2 24W compact fluorescent lamps. Water conditions are great. I do have 2 Green Chromis in the tank right now. This isn't my first set-up but it's the first i'm doing solo.

 

[aztec reef]

you might be able to keep it(at the top of tank.). other than that i would get a little better lighting.so that they keep growing.do you have any other corals? if not, you should start with some polyps and zoos there is some really nice ones.. :happyfish

 

[unsung]

Do you have any suggestions on lighting blubs or even a new lighting unit? I haven't added any corals in yet, but i've been keeping in contact with my LFS and i'm waiting for there next shipment. That have a great selection of mushroom polyps that i've been interested in.

 

[aztec reef]

i personally don't have any nanos, demartini/someone else here has great nano tanks so she/they can help you out on the lighting ..you can also start a new tread... :happyfish

 

[demartini]

no, you wont be able to keep crocea with that lighting. I have a 70 watt metal halide over my 14 gallon and I still keep my crocea at the top... they need intense lighting.

 

[nigerbang]

I agree with the lovely poster above...I would think you would need alot more then 2x24flour. I have a 400 watt MH and my tank is 24" deep and my clam is 20 inches from the light and in still not sure if he needs to be higher up..

 

[aztec reef]

Originally Posted by DeMartini
no, you wont be able to keep crocea with that lighting. I have a 70 watt metal halide over my 14 gallon and I still keep my crocea at the top... they need intense lighting.

i knew, she was the right one to ask. thanks demartini!!

 

[unsung]

Thanks for the help you guys!

 

[lbaskball]

Originally Posted by Unsung
Thanks for the help you guys!

I have 150watts of metal halide in my 14gal. I keep my clam on the sand actually. Its doing fine.

 

[aztec reef]

it should.. that's great lighting for a 14g

 

[nctarheels]

i keep my crocea on my sand bed with 130 watts of lighting plus sunlight. and hes about 3 inches from siphon to siphon