Ultra Grade Clam

[truperc]

I am looking to get a nice clam with good color. It seems that the Ultra grade clams are very hard to come by.
Any suggestions on how to find a nice Ultra grade clam?
I am also debating between Crocea and Maxima.
I understand the difference in possible inches, but I am also interested in the RW experience.
Are Maxima's really getting to 12 inches in the aquarium for example?
I have a 24" X 24 " X 24" cube. A 12 inch clam could take up a lot of real estate.

 

[nycbob]

talk to ur lfs. if not, try to look for it online. maximas will take 3-5 years to reach that size, but are hardier than croceas. remember clams need proper lighting along with sps-like water parameters.

 

[truperc]

Thanks NYCBob. I have a 150 W MH and 4 T5 HO totalling just over 4 watts per gallon. Should that be enough for a clam?

 

[nycbob]

yes.

 

[truperc]

Great. Thanks as always