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Fish_Kid99
04/11/2013, 05:14 PM
I want to get a clam but I'm not sure which one. I am looking for a clam that will go into a 55 gallon tank with metal halides. The tank is cycled and has been running for 2 months or so. Any suggestions?

It needs to be blue that will pop under actinic lights. I don't care how big it is or gets.
OrionN
04/11/2013, 08:46 PM
Any clam species you want but I stick with Maxima. They are the most colorful. I have not seen a good Crocea for sale lately.
Fish_Kid99
04/11/2013, 10:16 PM
Ok thank you
moliken
04/12/2013, 05:08 AM
2 months is not enough time. wait! plus spider crab is a def prob
Fish_Kid99
04/12/2013, 06:40 PM
2 months is not enough time. wait! plus spider crab is a def prob

Why is the spider crab a problem? I didnt mean for my question to sound like i was getting it now. I was planning on waiting.
moliken
04/13/2013, 05:13 AM
crabs of any sort that have actual claws are potential probs. decorator crabs have been known to love clam chowder
OrionN
04/13/2013, 05:34 AM
If you look at the claws of a crab, it it is blunted spoon shaped tip, then they are omnivore but more likely eat (more) algae and a scavenger. It the claws are sharp pointy, they are big trouble in a reef.
Fish_Kid99
04/13/2013, 09:41 AM
I can't really tell but they are kind ofrounded and kind of sharp at the same time. I just noticed that it has little pieces of algae "decorated" on it. When I turned my MHs on the crab walked away but it stepped completely on my Yuma that's on the sand bed. I don't know if this will help or not.
Fish_Kid99
04/13/2013, 06:57 PM
The claws look just like the pic on Live Aquaria......
OrionN
04/14/2013, 09:18 PM
spoon shaped crab claw
http://txmarspecies.tamug.edu/fullsize/2137.jpg
Fish_Kid99
04/17/2013, 04:02 PM
The crabs claws aren't as thick as the one in the pic but are still pretty much the same on the very end.
kegogut
04/18/2013, 06:24 AM
Maximas are hardy but Ive found more growth on my squammy. It really depends on what color and patterns you like. clams 2 inches and under seem to be harder to care for until they get bigger meaning you might have to put some phytofeast in the column for a bit. Some will say that its not necessary to feed smaller clams but I find it helps IMPO