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April 4th, 2008, 03:16 AM
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Clam Under T5's?
4.8w per gallon with my T5 lights. 24" deep tank with a DSB--so really only about 18" of water depth.
Can I do it?
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April 4th, 2008, 05:53 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
I'd say yes.
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April 4th, 2008, 06:05 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
You bet, just set it up in the rocks.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon/20 gallon sump/Aquactinics TX5/LPS/SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: My truck, wakeboarding, and golf. I also enjoy working....
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April 4th, 2008, 06:33 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
I did it. Took about 2 weeks for my clam to get used to everything fully. First couple of days it was open, then stayed mostly closed for a week, then open and closed, now seems to have gotten used to it all.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 11 months saltwater, 3 years freshwater
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April 4th, 2008, 07:24 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
LFS has some little ones (about 2" long) for $15. I don't know what kind they are though. I think they are crocea. I'm told they will max out about 3" or maybe 4" in my tank.
I've been wanting to get more light. I was thinking of a clamp-on MH light. Even 70w or 100w would be a huge boost to my lighting with such a small tank. Just 70w would put me up to about 7 watts per gallon. Combination of T5 and MH lights. With a lighting boost like that, I have no doubt a clam would thrive quite well. All it takes, is money. 
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April 4th, 2008, 07:49 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
Seriously,I believe you will be fine with what you have.If they are not attached to a rock,place them on small rock on the sandbed,let them attach to the rock then move them up halfway up.
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April 6th, 2008, 08:36 AM
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Re: Clam Under T5's?
Reef hit it on the head. croceas don't need as much light as say, maximas do anyway. GO FOR IT
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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