WTB: Clam

Jiddy · 09-16-2005, 08:09 AM

I did a little research and found the derasa clam should do fine under my VHO (4x160w) but it likes sand. Well my tank is 30in deep so that would really cut down on the light it recieve, i dont even keep my xenia that low, what should i do?

Woodstock · 09-16-2005, 10:21 AM

30" is pretty deep for VHO's but I'm no clam expert... someone else with lots of clam experience needs to chime in here...

Warnberg · 09-16-2005, 11:13 AM

Not a lot of clam experiance, but I am keeping a Maxima on the sand bed in my main display (30 inches deep) however I am running T5's. Now from what I understand the maxima needs much more light than the derasa. If you already have the clam you may want to try to partially bury a piece of rock in the sand and place the clam on it, then once it attaches (sometimes right away sometimes it take a few weeks) you can then move it higher in the display. Problem with this is if it doesn't like where you put it it will detach and move on you.

Good Luck

cheeks69 · 09-16-2005, 05:43 PM

The Deresa Clam relies heavily on the photosynthesis of the zooxanthellae cells growing in its mantle so even though it's hardy IMO the tank is just too deep to keep a Clam in the substrate with just VHO's. Warnberg has a great suggestion and I would try that.

Jiddy · 09-19-2005, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the info guys, i think ill just tell the boss she cant have on until she lets the little worker get MH's lol!

Woodstock · 09-19-2005, 01:28 PM

09-16-2005, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jiddy Scopas Tang Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 442 View Gallery Karma Komment	WTB: Clam I did a little research and found the derasa clam should do fine under my VHO (4x160w) but it likes sand. Well my tank is 30in deep so that would really cut down on the light it recieve, i dont even keep my xenia that low, what should i do?

09-16-2005, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WTB: Clam 30" is pretty deep for VHO's but I'm no clam expert... someone else with lots of clam experience needs to chime in here... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-16-2005, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WTB: Clam Not a lot of clam experiance, but I am keeping a Maxima on the sand bed in my main display (30 inches deep) however I am running T5's. Now from what I understand the maxima needs much more light than the derasa. If you already have the clam you may want to try to partially bury a piece of rock in the sand and place the clam on it, then once it attaches (sometimes right away sometimes it take a few weeks) you can then move it higher in the display. Problem with this is if it doesn't like where you put it it will detach and move on you. Good Luck __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

09-16-2005, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WTB: Clam The Deresa Clam relies heavily on the photosynthesis of the zooxanthellae cells growing in its mantle so even though it's hardy IMO the tank is just too deep to keep a Clam in the substrate with just VHO's. Warnberg has a great suggestion and I would try that. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

09-19-2005, 04:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jiddy Scopas Tang Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 442 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WTB: Clam Thanks for the info guys, i think ill just tell the boss she cant have on until she lets the little worker get MH's lol!

09-19-2005, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WTB: Clam __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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