Gapping

[Reefist]

I bought a clam about a week and a half ago and noticed a decilne. Since I don't know much about clams I was wondering if this is gapping . I already posted on a local forum
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=8805149#post8805149

[ezcompany]

looks like some bleaching from not getting enough light. what lights do you have him under?

[Reefist]

Its on the bottom of a 120(24"dp) with 2-175W 10K MH 2-110W Actinic White,2-110W Super Actinics and 2 NO actinics. I could move him up but most advise said they had there clams at the bottom of the tank with less light so I figured it would be ok. Should I move it? There is alot more circulation on top though with 2 sea swirls and 2 more outlets from a SCWD.
Tank Left
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/Reefist/IM001586.jpg
Tank Right
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/Reefist/IM001587.jpg

[Giovanni]

Set the clam up so the mantel is facing the light. I am sure other will chime also.

BTW nice tank.

[a4twenty]

you should move the clam up some. 175W lights can't penetrate 24" ( effectively ) and that clam likes a lot of light. ICURN is right you should have the clam's mantel facing towards the light. try placing a small flat rock underneath him and see if he attaches. then you can move him around the tank a lot easier.

he's not gaping.

[mbbuna]

its not gaping and its mantle should be facing the light. im sure it would like it closer to the light also

[jmaneyapanda]

off topic- dont plan on any other fish with that sohal tang, and plan on either a larger tank or finding it a new home someday, some people have had them doubkle in size in about a year (or so they claim).

[Reefist]

He's 6 YO in my tank and a glutten Also I have Purple tang,Kole tang ,Foxface, and 4 Anthias. But he's the king. My New set will be a 210G it's in the works now in my basement. Check it out
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/Reefist/IM001593-1.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/Reefist/IM001588-1.jpg


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/Reefist/IM001592.jpg

[mbbuna]

thats one heck of a stand for that tank!!!
































J/K http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/weihnachten/xmas-smiley-018.gif

[Reefist]

Funny I never thought about that:p . That's just some old tank. Haven't got the 210 yet. I'm trying to finish the basement first to keep the dust out.
Tom