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10-26-2009, 11:27 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: I am originally from Iowa, but now I live in Georgia
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maxima?
I am wondering if I can add a small maxima clam in my 14 gal biocube tank, they say it is 1.5 inches? I have added a 3rd 24-watt light for a total of 72 watts. I am currently in the process of getting my 125 gal setup so i can transfer it over to the larger tank as soon as it is set up. But for a couple of months will it be able to strive?
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10-26-2009, 11:51 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: phila
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i would wait, not sure if that is enough light but why take the chance.
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10-26-2009, 11:54 AM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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24w as in T5? If you have T5, do you have individual parabolic reflectors?
Anything other than T5 (with indiv. reflectors) or MH, I suggest to hold off on the maxima. It would survive, but not thrive; and you may end up with too weak of clam to recover after a couple weeks under inadequate lighting.
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10-26-2009, 02:56 PM
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Shark
 
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x3 on that. You might be able to do a Crocea though, they're not as high light demanding as the Maximas. They're also one of the slower growing so you wouldnt need to worry about space running out so quickly.
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10-26-2009, 08:23 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: I am originally from Iowa, but now I live in Georgia
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so i would be ok with a crocea?? i am new to the clam thing and i just want to make sure it will be ok?
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10-26-2009, 09:17 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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Do you have T5's?
Croceas are actually just as light demanding as maximas.
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10-26-2009, 09:39 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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I wouldn't do it. 
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10-27-2009, 12:02 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: I am originally from Iowa, but now I live in Georgia
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what about a squamosa? i have been reading about them and they look like they dont demand that much light??
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10-27-2009, 12:12 AM
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photomod
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Location: Montana
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Squamosa would work, along with deresa, gigas, and H. hippopus. All of these clams can get very large. The gigas can get over 3 feet. It will generally take years to outgrow a 14g tho, let alone a 125.
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10-27-2009, 12:13 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: phila
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if you really want a clam check out the gigas clam they are filter feeders but in such a small tank it could be difficult to keep your parameters in check and prove to be fatal. they really need to be in much larger tanks. i know you want someone to say yes but it is better to buy for the tank you have now and not the tank you may have.
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10-27-2009, 12:26 AM
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photomod
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Chris is right, you'll have to have a very good handle on your calc, alk & mag values. It can definitely be done in that small of tank, but it requires a lot of work.
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10-27-2009, 06:55 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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Very lot!
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10-27-2009, 07:15 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: I am originally from Iowa, but now I live in Georgia
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ok i give up!! haha i will just have to wait until my 125 is up and running
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10-27-2009, 12:03 PM
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photomod
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Location: Montana
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Great choice.  They are much more happy in a larger, well lit, stable tank.  |
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10-27-2009, 12:13 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: I am originally from Iowa, but now I live in Georgia
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i am currently setting up my 125 with 3-250MH and 4-96PC so hopefully when that all gets going i will add in a clam than
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