need information on clams

[tansh]

We really cannot define whther it is healthy if you never give us your tank spec.... But that clam of yours seem to be stretching out for lights

Lights- 2x24w 6500k and 1x55w T4 PL white light,2x18w t4 PL with blue and white.

NO2-0

N03-12.5MG\L or less

Cal-500ppm using sera maybe not accurate

PH-8.5

No sump and no PS

using overflow system with 1 cannister and 1x1200l\h PH

2inchs DSB

Temp-26.5 to 27.8

Tank 2mth old

[Dispar_Anthias]

With that lighting, i suggest you place the clam up high especially when it is a crocea(light demanding clam)...... BTW nice tank

[blueheaven]

how come i see only one light on the tank? r u sure you are able to squeeze so many tubes into your tank?

[tansh]

how come i see only one light on the tank? r u sure you are able to squeeze so many tubes into your tank?

2 tube in 1 casing in length,I can still squeeze in one more light,btw my tank is 2.5ft X1.5 X1.5

[shiok]

tansh can i know how to feed your clam? and how often you feed it? which is it opening for food?

[tansh]

tansh can i know how to feed your clam? and how often you feed it? which is it opening for food?

I feed my corals with DT live phyto 2 times a week

[sjsheng]

2x24watt enough to keep ??? mine seem doing fine with it..

[tansh]

2x24watt enough to keep ??? mine seem doing fine with it..

Are the lights PL or FL? my 2X24w are PL lights

[sjsheng]

mine is t5 is there any different ???

[tansh]

With that lighting, i suggest you place the clam up high especially when it is a crocea(light demanding clam)...... BTW nice tank

How can i tell mine is a crocea clam,btw thks for the comments

[tansh]

mine is t5 is there any different ???

Not sure between T5 and PL but both better than FL

[Dispar_Anthias]

How can i tell mine is a crocea clam,btw thks for the comments

You can identify them by the mantle and shell pattern

[shiok]

Have add another tube of white light and my clam seem more relax now would like to know is it more tube the better? would to strong light affect my other livestock eg. mushroom?

btw does clam needs strong current? and can anyone tells me wat the thing the black seed like things the clam split out?

[sjsheng]

2x24watt t5 izzit enough to keep clams ???

or brain ???

[Dispar_Anthias]

Have add another tube of white light and my clam seem more relax now would like to know is it more tube the better? would to strong light affect my other livestock eg. mushroom?

btw does clam needs strong current? and can anyone tells me wat the thing the black seed like things the clam split out?

No clam only need gentle current which is just enoguh to slightly sway is mantle will do......... anyway the higher wattage of light for clam the better and apply especially to crocea and maxima

[sjsheng]

so u mean t5 can keep clams???

i place my clams on top.. and t5 directly on top of it...

keeping marine change my life cycle.. i wake up early in the morning to watch my fish...

i think i can sell away the television set in my room... LOls...

television is useless now...

[Dispar_Anthias]

so u mean t5 can keep clams??? 

i place my clams on top.. and t5 directly on top of it... 

keeping marine change my life cycle.. i wake up early in the morning to watch my fish...

i think i can sell away the television set in my room... LOls...

television is useless now... 

yes but only high wattage and many tubes of t5s

[sjsheng]

2x24watt not enough izzit..

[DrJekyl_MrHyde]

by the way how about 2X 55watts t4 PL = 110watts for a 2 f00ter that is 1feet deep enought to keep clam if i place the clam not faw away from the light like 5 tp 6 inches away ?

[sjsheng]

will you guys clams move???

everytimes when i point the clam upward it drop itself... when i place it on a high place.. it drop again..

n i need to squeeze in my hand between live rock to get its out...

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[blacknails]

Your clam is probably moving cause it's not happy with where you're placing it.. Try changing position and hopefully it'll be happier..

Or maybe one of your more voracious fish like damsel is toppling it over.. Unlikely though but do keep a close watch on why it is moving..

And as for me I think that 2x55w should be ok for a 2 footer.. I place my clam right right on top and it seems to be opening pretty alright and is stationary.. It's colours are all totally beautiful as well.. But if I'm wrong pls correct me.. My clam's been living there happily for awhile already though..

[sjsheng]

it donwna to face up.. only face down.. but it is opening very nice...

[AquaRa]

metal halide is the best for keeping clams, but be careful not to fry the clam by placing it too close to the metal halide.

i read somewhere that clams are very choosy about the food they eat, and only eat plankton with specific shapes and sizes, therefore, many of those stuff bought in shops will not do. is it true?

[Dispar_Anthias]

Your clam is probably moving cause it's not happy with where you're placing it.. Try changing position and hopefully it'll be happier..

Or maybe one of your more voracious fish like damsel is toppling it over.. Unlikely though but do keep a close watch on why it is moving..

And as for me I think that 2x55w should be ok for a 2 footer.. I place my clam right right on top and it seems to be opening pretty alright and is stationary.. It's colours are all totally beautiful as well.. But if I'm wrong pls correct me.. My clam's been living there happily for awhile already though..

Why don't you post some pic of your clam