Smaller Clam wanted

[mtalica]

I was wondering if there are any smaller size clams that I can get for my reef aquarium. I have a 56 gal column style tank and with all my LR I don't have a lot of room on the bottom but would really like to get a clam. anything up to 8" or 10" would probably be fine but most of the clams I have read about get 12" + and that may be a bit much for my tank. Any info on this would be great.
Thanks

 

[meowzer]

If you want a clam for the bottom, look into a derasa....it would take a really long time for it to grow to max size anyway
How old is your tank? and what type of lighting do you have?

 

[mtalica]

My tank is about 5 months old and I have T5 lighting right now. Not looking to get a clam right away, just getting all my future plans laid out.

 

[blackjacktang]

i have always heard a smalle clam is harder to keep then a big one. But that applys for clams about 2".
Not sure about clams under T5, i bet meowzer knows, she teaches me everything

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3350137
i have always heard a smalle clam is harder to keep then a big one. But that applys for clams about 2".
Not sure about clams under T5, i bet meowzer knows, she teaches me everything
LOL...thanks
it is usually best to get a clam at least 3"......IMO a 3" clam will take a long time to outgrow your tank Mtalica
As far as T5 lighting I had a Derasa under T5's and currently have a small (yup under 3") gold maxima in my 29G under T5's and it is doing excellent

 

[mtalica]

Awesome. Thanks all for the input. Really appreciate it. You read sooo many places about "this or that can only survive under MH lighting." Its really good to hear from people who have actual experience in the things I am trying to accomplish instead of just regurgitating someone else's (generally biased) opinions.

 

[florida joe]

i cant as much as i want to i just cant. its just to easy

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351468
i cant as much as i want to i just cant. its just to easy

I saw your name on this post and I was like oh shoot (but not really shoot) LOL

 

[al&burke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351468
i cant as much as i want to i just cant. its just to easy

 

[spanko]

mtalica, IMO clams are over-rated. Want something really nice get a snapper, or even a sweetlips!

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351478
mtalica, IMO clams are over-rated. Want something really nice get a snapper, or even a sweetlips!

You know Henry.......I just can not say what I am thinking

 

[florida joe]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351478
mtalica, IMO clams are over-rated. Want something really nice get a snapper, or even a sweetlips!

I once caught a red snapper it was so large I had to use a snatch block to lift it

 

[spanko]

Quote:
Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351483
Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351478
mtalica, IMO clams are over-rated. Want something really nice get a snapper, or even a sweetlips!

I once caught a red snapper it was so large I had to use a snatch block to lift it
Was that in the punani basin Joe? Gotta be careful there with all of the beaver running around!

 

[florida joe]

Actually it was in the Gulf of Mexico spotted it from the cockpit of a piper cub

 

[spanko]

and with that, we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.
(Sorry to the OP, we get carried away sometimes. Or perhaps we should be, IDK!)

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351495
and with that, we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.
(Sorry to the OP, we get carried away sometimes. Or perhaps we should be, IDK!)
LOL....I know....I'm waiting to be fired

 

[jstdv8]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351503
Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383193/smaller-clam-wanted#post_3351495
and with that, we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.
(Sorry to the OP, we get carried away sometimes. Or perhaps we should be, IDK!)
LOL....I know....I'm waiting to be fired

I opned this thread and jsut knew Joe and Meo would be in here LOL

 

[btldreef]

I'll make an attempt to get it back on track, LOL.
Clams only grow 1" per year under perfect conditions, so if you were to buy a 3" clam, you'd be fine for quite some time. Yes, clams can grow under T5's, even PC's if it's done correctly, but the general rule is high lighting (metal halides) for best results. A lot depends on what type of clam you want. Derasa's require slightly less lighting than a Maxima will. Derasa's also like the sand, while maxima's prefer rockwork (although they can go in the sand if they're attached to rock).

 

[meowzer]

LOL...SEE...Just exactly what I said concerning the growth

BTLD use to raise clams.....so IMO she is a good go to person for this (as well as other things) HAHA

 

[btldreef]

I think I might start again once I'm settled in the new house. I miss it, as time consuming as it was, I really miss it (and the money).