Ornamental clam in nano?

[aquaman]

I am not sure what forum to put this question in, so I guess this is as good as any. Can a clam go into a nano tank or is this just not enough water volume. Has anybody tried or should I say succeeded? I am not saying I would do this, just a thought.
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[viper_930]

If the nano you are talking about is the 5g, then IMO nope, no tradacna species of clams.

 

[aquaman]

I do not think I would ever get one, as I am not sure I could care for one, and would not want to kill it. This is more curiosity question. So what size tank and how many watts would it take to keep one?

 

[roguetang]

my LFS has 1 in 24g nano with upgraded lights that been up for 5 weeks (72watts)

 

[liontamer]

in a 24 gallon with 72 watts, eh? first off, a 24 gallon is not a nano, and second off, 72 watts over that tank is crap. I would say that 96 over a 10 gallon isnt good enough either. BUT, with some immense lighting, and maybe a 15 gallon tank, with pristine water quality and the right care, i guess its possible. That is if you want to baby the thing. Even then, a clam can become the size of the nano in time, so i wouldnt do it anyway...