I really want a clam! - Page 4

woolfe · 03-05-2007, 10:33 AM

Actually he'll have all the light he needs soon. I'm going to be building a 250W MH in a few weeks. A friend of mine is an electrician and gets great prices on all the supplies.

lcstorc · 03-05-2007, 10:36 AM

Awesome! Be sure to acclimate your tank to the new lights. I used several layers of window screen and removed a layer at a time as things adjusted. Some people raise the light higher and slowly lower it and others reduce the photo period and gradually increase. Just be sure you do something to acclimate or you may burn your corals.

woolfe · 03-05-2007, 10:52 AM

yea I've read about that. How do I know how much to block? What will I see if too much is let through too soon?

lcstorc · 03-05-2007, 10:55 AM

Well ideally you block it to the point that your corals are getting slightly more light than they were before. I think we used 3 layers of window screen when we went from PC to MH w/PC. Then every water change we removed a layer. I should have gone more slowly since I was doing weekly water changes at the time. I lost several anemones believe it or not.
If it is too much light then things will start to bleach and/or generally look unhappy. Then back up a step.

woolfe · 03-05-2007, 11:15 AM

Ok Thanks!

SueT · 03-05-2007, 06:23 PM

with the 250w halides then this maxima will definitely get rid of the central midline bleaching it has. Thats awesome. It does have nice even mantle extension. When a clam begins to need more light then they are getting they will hyper-extend their mantle. So far this clam certainly is not doing that. Be sure and watch the clam when you do get the new lights. It will definitely need to be acclimated over to the increased lighting.

And watch for any of your other corals touching the maxima. Clams are funny and don't like being touched. We{Clamsdirect}just had someone loose a crocea due to a frogspawn touching it.

Snelly40 · 03-05-2007, 06:28 PM

since the screens can be tough, i acclimate by adjusitng the photo period.
One hour on in the mornign and then one at night, the rest of the day is just PC's/
then after a week i add an hour to each , so 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, and after a few weeks they meet in the middle and everoyne is happy

good luck

woolfe · 03-06-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

since the screens can be tough, i acclimate by adjusitng the photo period.
One hour on in the mornign and then one at night, the rest of the day is just PC's/
then after a week i add an hour to each , so 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, and after a few weeks they meet in the middle and everoyne is happy

good luck

Cool, that sounds like the easiest way. I wasn't aware that you could hit them with the full light of the MH for a short peroid of time like that.
Thanks

bluespotjawfish · 04-24-2007, 12:49 AM

Hi Woolfe, I just found this thread. How are those babies doing now? Did you get the MH's? If so, how is the breaking in period going? I'll be changing to MHs soon and then a clam may follow, so keep me posted on your tank. All your corals look sooo happy! Great job!

woolfe · 04-24-2007, 08:40 AM

The clams are doing fine with the current lights. The MH project had to be put on hold for a little while. The engine in my truck blew and had to be replaced. That's where all my extra $ had to go.

woolfe · 04-24-2007, 08:51 AM

Here are some new pics.

BigAl07 · 04-24-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolfe

The clams are doing fine with the current lights. The MH project had to be put on hold for a little while. The engine in my truck blew and had to be replaced. That's where all my extra $ had to go.

You chose that over new lights? You're priorities are ALL messed up!

Amazing pics! Makes me want a clam only tank like one of those "zero edge" tanks! What lights do you currently have over them?

Allen

woolfe · 04-24-2007, 09:41 AM

I know I should have gone with the lights! Then how would I get to the LFS?

4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 10,000k Daylight
4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 460nm Actinic

GO for the clam tank! Send pics......

kimoy · 04-24-2007, 01:29 PM

here's mine

kyle1284 · 04-24-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolfe

Hello. I have wanted a clam since I started with my tank but was told that my lighting isn't strong enough, I couldn't afford halides when I was setting up. The type of clam isn't an issue. I'll take what I can get as far as that goes. Here's what I have, I'm writing it as it was on the box the light came in because I don't really know what it all means.

48" Nova Extreme (I know what the 48 means LOL)
4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 10,000k Daylight
4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 460nm Actinic
4 moon white lunar lights

Is there any clam for me?

is it a 8*54 t5 total or is it 2*54 t5 daylight and 2*54 actinic lighting? cause i have the 2*54 and 2*54 Nova Extreme w/ the 4 lunar lights.... just double checkin and makin sure cause i have been told that i cant keep a clam w/ my lighting

03-05-2007, 10:33 AM	#46 (permalink)
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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! Awesome! Be sure to acclimate your tank to the new lights. I used several layers of window screen and removed a layer at a time as things adjusted. Some people raise the light higher and slowly lower it and others reduce the photo period and gradually increase. Just be sure you do something to acclimate or you may burn your corals. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

03-05-2007, 10:52 AM	#48 (permalink)
woolfe Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! yea I've read about that. How do I know how much to block? What will I see if too much is let through too soon?

03-05-2007, 10:55 AM	#49 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! Well ideally you block it to the point that your corals are getting slightly more light than they were before. I think we used 3 layers of window screen when we went from PC to MH w/PC. Then every water change we removed a layer. I should have gone more slowly since I was doing weekly water changes at the time. I lost several anemones believe it or not. If it is too much light then things will start to bleach and/or generally look unhappy. Then back up a step. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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woolfe Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! Ok Thanks!

03-05-2007, 06:23 PM	#51 (permalink)
SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I really want a clam! with the 250w halides then this maxima will definitely get rid of the central midline bleaching it has. Thats awesome. It does have nice even mantle extension. When a clam begins to need more light then they are getting they will hyper-extend their mantle. So far this clam certainly is not doing that. Be sure and watch the clam when you do get the new lights. It will definitely need to be acclimated over to the increased lighting. And watch for any of your other corals touching the maxima. Clams are funny and don't like being touched. We{Clamsdirect}just had someone loose a crocea due to a frogspawn touching it. __________________ 120g sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ 2x250w 10k reeflux, actinic supplementation, mag12 return, 2 mjmods-1200, 2 mj1200 on wavemaker, kalk drip, ASM G3, 75+ spp. of acropora and montipora plating & encrusting sp. http://clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/

03-05-2007, 06:28 PM	#52 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,856 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I really want a clam! since the screens can be tough, i acclimate by adjusitng the photo period. One hour on in the mornign and then one at night, the rest of the day is just PC's/ then after a week i add an hour to each , so 2 in the am and 2 in the pm, and after a few weeks they meet in the middle and everoyne is happy good luck __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

04-24-2007, 12:49 AM	#54 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,222 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I really want a clam! Hi Woolfe, I just found this thread. How are those babies doing now? Did you get the MH's? If so, how is the breaking in period going? I'll be changing to MHs soon and then a clam may follow, so keep me posted on your tank. All your corals look sooo happy! Great job! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

04-24-2007, 08:40 AM	#55 (permalink)
woolfe Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! The clams are doing fine with the current lights. The MH project had to be put on hold for a little while. The engine in my truck blew and had to be replaced. That's where all my extra $ had to go.

04-24-2007, 09:41 AM	#58 (permalink)
woolfe Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! I know I should have gone with the lights! Then how would I get to the LFS? 4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 10,000k Daylight 4x54w T5 HO slimpaq 460nm Actinic GO for the clam tank! Send pics......

04-24-2007, 01:29 PM	#59 (permalink)
kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I really want a clam! here's mine __________________ 1.20 G pico RR with 2 megaflow kits, aqua c EV180 with mag12, 2x250 DE 12k halides with 2x54 T5 actinic+, 30G phlenum fuge with chaeto, iwaki 55rlt return pump connected to a sea swirl, 4 tunze 6025 inside the main tank for water circulation (2 are modded) 3 Koralias PH(2 #4's and 1 #3) sps,lps,zoas,softies,pink tip BTA tangs - yellow, unicorn, blue hippo, palini and RS Purple Blue Spot Jaw Fish red lyretail anthias pair of spotted mandarin goby wrasse - yellow corris scribble rabbit fish Clown Fish -3 percula high fin shrimp goby clean up crew - various snails and crabs, red linkia star And a 30G AGA softies with clown & diamond head goby

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