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10-16-2008, 11:59 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Boulder Colorado
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Clam Q
i just upgraded my light to a point where i can support clams.
But my tank is a tiny lil 18 gallon.
would it even be worth my time to get one of those lil baby clams, and keep it for a while, or would it just get to big for my lil tank?
i guess im asking, how fast they grow?
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10-16-2008, 12:07 PM
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spaceman spiff
 
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crocea clams will stay under 6" or so, but you'll need strong lighting for it. Some of the others, like a derasa, would outgrow the tank in a couple years with ease.
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10-16-2008, 12:20 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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If it were me I would hold off on a clam until you get a larger tank, though you could do it, clams take allot of CA and Alk up really fast, and it would be tough to keep up with.
Whiskey
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10-16-2008, 12:22 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2008
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the calk and alk were my concern.
its hard enough with all my LPS to levels high.
thanx y'all, they're just sooooo pirdy
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10-16-2008, 12:24 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Happy reefing! 
And to really cause problems,.. they do sell nano CA reactors now 
Whiskey
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10-16-2008, 12:26 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2008
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 sir i am well aware of that...
but my ghetto methods are up to par soooo far!!
and hey look i can post pics!!!
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10-16-2008, 12:29 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB
sir i am well aware of that...
but my ghetto methods are up to par soooo far!!
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OOOOOOH!
I got it 
We can design a Nano CA reactor for you out of 1 liter pop bottles
My first tank with a sump used PVC and a Vodka flask for an HOB overflow 
Whiskey
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10-16-2008, 12:32 PM
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Little Fishy
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really now!?!?!
all all up for ghetto upgrades
seee?
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10-16-2008, 12:35 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB
really now!?!?!
all all up for ghetto upgrades
seee?
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Tis true! Vodka flask overflow,.. I'm a pioneer! 
Getto upgrades or not, the corals look happy - that's what counts!
Whiskey
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10-16-2008, 04:18 PM
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Gone Snorkeling...
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I made a second column for my reactor out of a 2 liter coke bottle. but it was a major PITA to fill and change media. I replaced it with a really small reactor for my second column...and here's a link
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewItem~idProduct~VA3111.html
add a regulator/needlevalve and pH controller of some sort and your set.. it really can't be beat for $50..it even has it's own recirculating pump built in and it comes with a HOB bracket...
I think for $150-$200 (if you shop around for deals) you can have that bad boy setup for your tank.
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