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10-24-2003, 11:16 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mukwonago Wi
Posts: 75
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clams and floresent light?
I was at the lfs and saw clams with floresent light. Ididn't think that was possible.They looked good.The clam was a Squamosa.
Don't they need MH.
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10-24-2003, 11:19 AM
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Banggai Mommy
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
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The clams at the LFS aren't going to be there for long. (Hopefully.) That's how they're getting away with it.
Yes, clams require a lot more than plain ol' flourescent lighting.
Danielle
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10-24-2003, 11:25 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mukwonago Wi
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That's what I thought.I was always interested in them but I don't have the lighting needs at this time for for a clam.
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10-24-2003, 09:30 PM
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CONSTANTLY LEARNING
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 194
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Mine are under NO lighting only.
CLAMS UNDER NO |
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10-24-2003, 09:52 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: columbia, mo
Posts: 257
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i'm upgrading my lights to 660w over a 55 gallon tank- 220w pc and 440w vho. would clams be a go, a maybe, or a no no?
-hayday
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10-24-2003, 09:57 PM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Middleburg, VA
Posts: 2,113
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How deep is the tank? Maybe the less light needing ones, like Squasmosa and Deresa, I wouldn't suggest croacea or maxima though. I'm by no means an expert so wait for some others opinions. I love clams, they're awsome!
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Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
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Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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10-24-2003, 10:13 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,815
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Hayday I think you would do fine with a clam under that lighting! Squasoma clam for sure and maybe a maxima as well!  |
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10-24-2003, 10:22 PM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Middleburg, VA
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Hayday, I went to quickly over the wattage. I think you would be fine with almost any! 
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Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
-favorite TRT quote
Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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10-24-2003, 10:40 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: columbia, mo
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10-24-2003, 11:09 PM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Middleburg, VA
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I wish I could do the same!  I have 2 96watt full spectrum, 2 96 watt actintic, and 2 175watt 20,000k MHs on a 120 that is 24" deep. I've been told this is too deep without 250s for clams, although my Maxima seems to be doing fine!
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Austin
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want
He who fears the thorn, should never crave the rose.
-favorite TRT quote
Forecast for tonight: dark, continued dark overnight, widely scattered light by morning
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10-24-2003, 11:17 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,815
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I think as long as you place them high in the rocks they should be just fine with the 175MH's. |
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