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Old 02-25-2008, 09:35 PM
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Default Re: Clam lighting

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Originally Posted by JackedupSOB View Post
Can clams be successful under PCs?
Specifically 260 watt PC on a 55 gal tank
You might be able to keep a Squamosa or Derasa higher in the tank. However, these Triacnids are most commonly kept on the substrate which I would feel you do not have enough light if kept there. You could try some spot feeding nano plankton to keep them going but in the long run probably not a good thing. Clams seem to do best if they get good lighting to the point where they do not over extend their mantles and possibly injure themselves and no spot feeding is needed.

Im guessing you have an 18-20" tall tank.
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