I want a clam

Tim224DT · 12-30-2006, 08:07 PM

Ok so i have a 72 gallon tank that has softies, SPS, and LPS corals in it right now. I want to get a clam that has a lot of color in it. I have a 72 gallon bow front with 4x110 watt VHO lighting.

So what kind of clams that have nice color will do well in my tank

Tim

dobejazz · 12-30-2006, 08:14 PM

Did you read the FAQ

Loverotties · 12-30-2006, 08:19 PM

That will help you alot.

Tim224DT · 12-30-2006, 08:36 PM

Thanks i forgot that wiskey did that clam section

i will look it over in a bit

Tim

Wiskey · 12-31-2006, 02:39 AM

Nice Kelli!

Tim all the time we spend chatting and you forgot about the FAQ?

I think I need to fire my advertising staff.

If I were you I would start with a Derassa. I would not put any Crosea, or maxima in that tank. Squmosa and Gigas are two other options but I think for a variaty of reasons a 3 inch plus Derassa is the perfect first clam.

Keep an eye on your CA/ALK though

Whiskey

Tim224DT · 12-31-2006, 07:38 PM

HAHAH Wiskey its not that i forgot about it i am lazy heheh

Nice writeup i must say lots of good good info in there.

Then again i dont support girly fish movements

Tim

abigtroutt · 12-31-2006, 08:17 PM

Question is there an easy way to tell at a LFS the difference between clams?? I'm no expert and they are all in the same tank and I want to know how I can make sure I get the Derassa over a Crosea?

Tim224DT · 12-31-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by abigtroutt

Question is there an easy way to tell at a LFS the difference between clams?? I'm no expert and they are all in the same tank and I want to know how I can make sure I get the Derassa over a Crosea?

I was thinking the same thing

i dont know the difference in calms either i just like them all hehehe

And my LFS doesnt know what he sells sometimes

Tim

Wiskey · 01-01-2007, 04:19 AM

There is a section in the FAQ about Clam ID, it will tell you some of the differences between the clams, this will help you tell them apart.

Whiskey