Clam or no clam?

proud2bcanadian · 12-18-2004, 08:18 PM

As you know, I've recently started a 10g nano.
It's been running for about a month now, with no serious problems.

It will soon have it's 2x65 (Actinic Blub and 67K) and I was wondering if it would be possible to have a Maxima in there? If I am able to get a clam, how many would it be possible to have?

Does anyone have a good link to caring for clams and such...?

Thank you,

Witfull · 12-18-2004, 08:32 PM

id say no to a clam,,,first, your tank is to young, second maximas are light hungry clams and you dont have enough, if you really, really want a clam id say go with a derasa,,,but issue three comes in,,,they are fast growing and will out grow a 10g in no time and also it would be hard to maintain calcium levels is a 10g.

these are my thoughts,,,,

Maxx · 12-18-2004, 08:45 PM

David, I hate to say this to you, but Witful is right. Your tank is too new and you dont have enough light or room for a clam that doesnt need alot of light. I would wait until you have larger tank (maybe 20 or 30 gallons), better (more) lighting and your tank is more mature. Its annoying , I know. But its better off in the long run. Lets get some more experiance under your belt, and let your tank mature a bit more rather than set you up for an bad experiance.

Nick

proud2bcanadian · 12-19-2004, 12:13 AM

Alright, I was just wondering because one of the LFS's near me is getting a new shipment of clams in, and will be selling some Maxima's for $25.00 Canadian.

I know, I know...just because there is a sale doesn't mean I have to go out and buy it just for the sake of buying it

BTW, thanks for getting back to me...

Maxx · 12-19-2004, 01:22 AM

David,
For me the hard part is NOT buying something I really, really, even though I know my tank isnt ready for it, or I dont have the right set up for it. Case in point...one of my favorite LFS has a beutiful lime green gigantea carpet. They are fairly rare out here in the midwest, and this one actually looks healthy. My tank isnt ready for it, even though I really want it...I have to pass. Its better for the animal in the long run, and I wont get frustrated if the animal doesnt survive.
Its hard, but someties doing the right thing isnt easy. OKay...I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry for the morality lesson.
Nick

Gina · 12-19-2004, 08:50 AM

We have all come across things we see and want to jump on! So don't be afraid to ask first before you make that purchase. The way I approach it is someday we'll be able to have that just not right now. And, that's ok! (yeah, right)! LOL

SueT · 12-20-2004, 11:27 AM

Barry of www.clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/ advises no clam be added before the at the very least 6th month, preferrably 9 month of a tanks life.

I really agree with the others here, a clam and especially a T. maxima will not survive under that lighting. Maxima and crocea clams need the most intensity as they are lighting needy. So with lighting and the youthful age of your tank I'd say please wait for the clams sake and until better lighting can be used.

12-18-2004, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 709 View Gallery Karma Komment	Clam or no clam? As you know, I've recently started a 10g nano. It's been running for about a month now, with no serious problems. It will soon have it's 2x65 (Actinic Blub and 67K) and I was wondering if it would be possible to have a Maxima in there? If I am able to get a clam, how many would it be possible to have? Does anyone have a good link to caring for clams and such...? Thank you, __________________ David Liles

12-18-2004, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	David, I hate to say this to you, but Witful is right. Your tank is too new and you dont have enough light or room for a clam that doesnt need alot of light. I would wait until you have larger tank (maybe 20 or 30 gallons), better (more) lighting and your tank is more mature. Its annoying , I know. But its better off in the long run. Lets get some more experiance under your belt, and let your tank mature a bit more rather than set you up for an bad experiance. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-19-2004, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 709 View Gallery Karma Komment	Alright, I was just wondering because one of the LFS's near me is getting a new shipment of clams in, and will be selling some Maxima's for $25.00 Canadian. I know, I know...just because there is a sale doesn't mean I have to go out and buy it just for the sake of buying it BTW, thanks for getting back to me... __________________ David Liles

12-19-2004, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	David, For me the hard part is NOT buying something I really, really, even though I know my tank isnt ready for it, or I dont have the right set up for it. Case in point...one of my favorite LFS has a beutiful lime green gigantea carpet. They are fairly rare out here in the midwest, and this one actually looks healthy. My tank isnt ready for it, even though I really want it...I have to pass. Its better for the animal in the long run, and I wont get frustrated if the animal doesnt survive. Its hard, but someties doing the right thing isnt easy. OKay...I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry for the morality lesson. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

12-19-2004, 08:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	We have all come across things we see and want to jump on! So don't be afraid to ask first before you make that purchase. The way I approach it is someday we'll be able to have that just not right now. And, that's ok! (yeah, right)! LOL __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

12-20-2004, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	Barry of www.clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/ advises no clam be added before the at the very least 6th month, preferrably 9 month of a tanks life. I really agree with the others here, a clam and especially a T. maxima will not survive under that lighting. Maxima and crocea clams need the most intensity as they are lighting needy. So with lighting and the youthful age of your tank I'd say please wait for the clams sake and until better lighting can be used. __________________ 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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