I want a clam

[Tim224DT]

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]

Did you read the FAQ

[Loverotties]

That will help you alot.

[Tim224DT]

Thanks i forgot that wiskey did that clam section i will look it over in a bit


Tim

[Wiskey]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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