t5 clam?

subdued · 04-25-2008, 01:00 AM

Are there any clams that will do good under t5?

Kerchakone · 05-10-2008, 11:08 PM

Before my toadstool took a crap on my tank my Crocea Grew FAST under my 36" 6 bulb T5 fixture... Stupid toadstool killed it though.. and everything else practically.

According to a lot of people on here, it can't be done.

msbdiving · 05-11-2008, 01:13 AM

Just curious as to what depth the clam was at and what bulbs you had set up in the mix.

lcstorc · 05-11-2008, 08:18 AM

Personally I say no.
If you are going to do it anyway, I would suggest as many T5s with individual reflectors as you can possibly get. Then get a rock clam such as a crocea and put it high in the tank as close to the lights as you can get it.
All clams need a lot of light to survive and even more to thrive.

Jake9487 · 05-16-2008, 10:41 PM

my buddy has a maxima under his 8 bulb t5 and it thrives

Dentoid · 05-16-2008, 10:48 PM

I heard James Fatheree talk at MACNA last year and he said for Crocea and Maxima, MH only. However, I see that he is doing a talk on "The Latest Technology in Aquarium Lighting" at this years MACNA in Atlanta, perhaps he has some new information.

DML08 · 05-16-2008, 11:08 PM

tagging along!!! I'm thinking about a clam also.. I have 6 T5 HO on a 40g... this could help me out!!(info wise)

Myaem · 05-31-2008, 01:09 PM

i was thinking of buying a clam, i have a 20 gallon high tank with only 2 t5 lights my corals do exceptionally well. how do you guys think a clam will do??

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Kerchakone Serpent Star Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: t5 clam? Before my toadstool took a crap on my tank my Crocea Grew FAST under my 36" 6 bulb T5 fixture... Stupid toadstool killed it though.. and everything else practically. According to a lot of people on here, it can't be done. __________________ 12g "Reef" Deceased. 46g "Reef" My tank: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: t5 clam? Personally I say no. If you are going to do it anyway, I would suggest as many T5s with individual reflectors as you can possibly get. Then get a rock clam such as a crocea and put it high in the tank as close to the lights as you can get it. All clams need a lot of light to survive and even more to thrive. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: t5 clam? I heard James Fatheree talk at MACNA last year and he said for Crocea and Maxima, MH only. However, I see that he is doing a talk on "The Latest Technology in Aquarium Lighting" at this years MACNA in Atlanta, perhaps he has some new information. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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DML08 Midas Blenny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: los banos, ca Posts: 121 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: t5 clam? tagging along!!! I'm thinking about a clam also.. I have 6 T5 HO on a 40g... this could help me out!!(info wise) __________________ THANX, DOMINIC!

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Myaem Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: t5 clam? i was thinking of buying a clam, i have a 20 gallon high tank with only 2 t5 lights my corals do exceptionally well. how do you guys think a clam will do??

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