Recommended lighting.

MR PALM BEACH · 09-13-2007, 07:36 PM

This Is the answer Im still digging around for, but what Is the recommended or should I say the sufficient amount of light thats needed to keep an clam In a suitable living habitat?

reefman420 · 09-13-2007, 07:39 PM

i dont know exact but my friend keeps one under 200 watt metal halides.im gonna tag along cuz i would also like to have on in the future

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 08:07 PM

I have a beautiful tridacna under 150w MH in a 21" deep 75g. He's probably about 24" from the light in 16" of water. That's about maximum depth under this light to have a clam THRIVE IMO. Calcium is also very important for clams. Remember, clams require high intensity light as most live in shallows under full sun. A tank deeper than mine would need 250w MH or move the clam closer to the surface, but I think MH is necessary for them to thrive.

MR PALM BEACH · 09-13-2007, 08:31 PM

I know the Intensity plays a big factor but would mine lighting being at 215W T5 be strong enough or would a MH be more sufficient.

AQTCJAK · 09-13-2007, 08:52 PM

How deep is the tank?

MR PALM BEACH · 09-13-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

How deep is the tank?

48X18X24 To get technical probably 21 to 22 deep If you factor In the sand bed.

AQTCJAK · 09-13-2007, 09:04 PM

I would opt for the T5 the configuration you mention will be plenty

MR PALM BEACH · 09-13-2007, 09:08 PM

Cool thanks AQTCJAK and everyone for the feedback.

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 09:42 PM

P.S. when purchasing a clam, buy only aquacultured not wild caught specimens, and wave your hand over the clam producing a shadow to induce a retraction response. If it doesn't close or is slow, don't buy it, it's not healthy.

reefman420 · 09-13-2007, 09:47 PM

all right i have two 150 watt m/h with 2 96 watt 50/50 pc combo.its a normal 75 gallon tank,with about 3 inch's of substrate.would this work?

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 09:58 PM

Absolutely! It's almost identical to what I have. Also remember clams like certain surfaces for their bottoms to rest on, some like sand while some like rock so research a little before you get one.

crocea stay small (6") and like hard surface
derasa's get big (18") and tolerate both surfaces
gigas get huge! 4+ FEET, but are less demanding of intense light since many are found in deep water.
maximas get to 16" and like hard surfaces
Squamosa's get to 16" and need firm surface, not sand

MR PALM BEACH · 09-13-2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framerguy

P.S. when purchasing a clam, buy only aquacultured not wild caught specimens, and wave your hand over the clam producing a shadow to induce a retraction response. If it doesn't close or is slow, don't buy it, it's not healthy.

Thanks for the tip! Ill be sure to give it the test.

kyrie_eleison · 09-14-2007, 11:45 AM

Lighting is important; but I think you should research clams first. I have 3 derasas and they are sitting in my reef tank under Power Compact.

Kerchakone · 09-17-2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyrie_eleison

Lighting is important; but I think you should research clams first. I have 3 derasas and they are sitting in my reef tank under Power Compact.

How long have they been sitting there?

SueT · 09-21-2007, 06:33 PM

T. crocea, and T. maxima are the most lighting needy clams and are rock dwellers. I would only try to keep these clams under metal halides. They do require the intensity of that lighting. T. derasa and T. gigas are sand bed dwellers and are a lesser lighting dependant clam.

09-13-2007, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Recommended lighting. This Is the answer Im still digging around for, but what Is the recommended or should I say the sufficient amount of light thats needed to keep an clam In a suitable living habitat? __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

09-13-2007, 07:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
reefman420 Elegance coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 1,085 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. i dont know exact but my friend keeps one under 200 watt metal halides.im gonna tag along cuz i would also like to have on in the future __________________ 155 oceanic bow front,20 long refuge packed with caluerpa and mangroves,40 gallon sump,175lbs LR,3x250 watt xm 10ks,aqua-c remora,and pro-clear 150 skimmers sailfin tang,kole tang,royal gramma,cinnimon clown,2xpink skunk clowns,six line wrasse,mandarin, 155 bow coral-orange montipora cap,superman monti cap,scripps green polyped staghorn,ORA pink poccilipora,ORA blue millipora,green slimer,yellow UK acro,pink birdsnest,armor of god zoas,various zoas and shrooms,hammer,frogspawn,clove polyps,favite,fancey toadstool,reg toadstool,yellow leather,purple leather,devils hand,2 types xenia,ricordea florida,ricordea yuma,kenya tree,galaxia,bubble coral,button polyps inverts are lots of snails and hermits,crocea clam,maxima clam and seabae anemone,rbta

09-13-2007, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. I have a beautiful tridacna under 150w MH in a 21" deep 75g. He's probably about 24" from the light in 16" of water. That's about maximum depth under this light to have a clam THRIVE IMO. Calcium is also very important for clams. Remember, clams require high intensity light as most live in shallows under full sun. A tank deeper than mine would need 250w MH or move the clam closer to the surface, but I think MH is necessary for them to thrive. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

09-13-2007, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. I know the Intensity plays a big factor but would mine lighting being at 215W T5 be strong enough or would a MH be more sufficient. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. How deep is the tank? __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

09-13-2007, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. I would opt for the T5 the configuration you mention will be plenty __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

09-13-2007, 09:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. Cool thanks AQTCJAK and everyone for the feedback. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

09-13-2007, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. P.S. when purchasing a clam, buy only aquacultured not wild caught specimens, and wave your hand over the clam producing a shadow to induce a retraction response. If it doesn't close or is slow, don't buy it, it's not healthy. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

09-13-2007, 09:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
reefman420 Elegance coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 1,085 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. all right i have two 150 watt m/h with 2 96 watt 50/50 pc combo.its a normal 75 gallon tank,with about 3 inch's of substrate.would this work? __________________ 155 oceanic bow front,20 long refuge packed with caluerpa and mangroves,40 gallon sump,175lbs LR,3x250 watt xm 10ks,aqua-c remora,and pro-clear 150 skimmers sailfin tang,kole tang,royal gramma,cinnimon clown,2xpink skunk clowns,six line wrasse,mandarin, 155 bow coral-orange montipora cap,superman monti cap,scripps green polyped staghorn,ORA pink poccilipora,ORA blue millipora,green slimer,yellow UK acro,pink birdsnest,armor of god zoas,various zoas and shrooms,hammer,frogspawn,clove polyps,favite,fancey toadstool,reg toadstool,yellow leather,purple leather,devils hand,2 types xenia,ricordea florida,ricordea yuma,kenya tree,galaxia,bubble coral,button polyps inverts are lots of snails and hermits,crocea clam,maxima clam and seabae anemone,rbta

09-13-2007, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Recommended lighting. Absolutely! It's almost identical to what I have. Also remember clams like certain surfaces for their bottoms to rest on, some like sand while some like rock so research a little before you get one. crocea stay small (6") and like hard surface derasa's get big (18") and tolerate both surfaces gigas get huge! 4+ FEET, but are less demanding of intense light since many are found in deep water. maximas get to 16" and like hard surfaces Squamosa's get to 16" and need firm surface, not sand __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

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09-21-2007, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Recommended lighting. T. crocea, and T. maxima are the most lighting needy clams and are rock dwellers. I would only try to keep these clams under metal halides. They do require the intensity of that lighting. T. derasa and T. gigas are sand bed dwellers and are a lesser lighting dependant clam. __________________ 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/

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