clams

midwest reefer

midwest reefer

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What kind of clams are the easiest to keep? Is there any that do not require metal halides? also is it true that they help remove nitrates?
 
saltaddict

saltaddict

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lowest light demanding clam is squamosa. But you still need to give as much light as posible. How much light do you have and what is the size of your tank?
 
nm reef

nm reef

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Squamosa would be one of the easiest to keep...most clams require the intensity of MH's...but there is much more to consider than just light source. Any clam will need a stable well established system...and yes I do believe they will consume nitrates.:thinking:
 
saltaddict

saltaddict

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I have one under 130W in a 29 G tank . I have a 5 inch sand bed so its about 13 inches from the lights. It's been in my tank 1+ years and shows close to 1/2 " of of new growth. By the sounds of your setup I think you will be fine just watch it closely for any signs that its not happy.
 
saltaddict

saltaddict

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What I have read is that Clams over 3" do not require feeding and can survive on just lighting. I have always feed my tank reef snow twice a week . I don't know if that is helping or not but I was feeding my tank before I got the clam . If you do purchase one try to find one that is at least 3" big you stand a better chance for sucess. You may pay a little more but it will be worth it. Smaller than 3" require feeding and have larger mortality rates.
 
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