AI Sol Nano with Derasa clam

[Mr. D]

Hey

I want to get some experienced feedback here. I run a 12 gallon JBJ Nano cube with the above mention lighting. Currently at W-60%, and blues at 70%.

In your opinion, can a Derasa clam be kept with my system? The clam is at the size of being fully photosynthetic (~3-4 inches long).

Appreciate the help. Wanting to see what everyone thinks before I commit to it. I love clams!

Tanner


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[LVE]

The lights should be fine. Keeping up with the calcium demands may be challenging down the road. Derasas' get huge. If you do get one, you may want to put it on some sort of rock or ceramic tile so that you can move it without damaging the foot down the road when it outgrows the tank.

 

[Mr. D]

I see. In my 12 gallon, using reef salt, instead of say regular instant ocean should easily keep me on track with calcium levels.

Thanks for the advice!


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[skinz78]

A 3 to 4" Derasa clam would be a 6 to 8" Derasa clam in one year. That being said you should be fine for lighting.

 

[ritter6788]

I see. In my 12 gallon, using reef salt, instead of say regular instant ocean should easily keep me on track with calcium levels.

It may take a ton of water changes to keep up if that clam gets big and growing. Make sure to test often for alkalinity and calcium and keep them at optimal levels. Your lighting should be fine.

 

[Mr. D]

Appreciate the advice everyone. I'm still considering the clam. Within a year I'll be moved out and a larger tank will be in order.

I really love my small tank because it takes so little time to maintain but I like having more stuff too in my tank. Gotta make space!


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[skinz78]

Any particular reason you wish to keep a Derasa clam? A Crocea or Maxima would fit in much nicer, and I'm thinking your lighting should be bright enough to keep one.

 

[Mr. D]

There is a gold spot maxima at the lfs I work at, but I've been told that a Derasa is a much better choice for a beginner clam. I'd love to get the maxima myself.


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[skinz78]

Do the maxima, you'll have less issues.

 

[Mr. D]

I'll have to think on it. I'm told the maximas are more finicky. That's why I'm worried about getting it. The maxima is about an inch smaller and may not be fully photosynthetic.

Thanks again for the help.


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[BigJohnWoody]

If the maxima is 1 1/2 or bigger its fully photosynthetic.

 

[skinz78]

It doesn't matter what size the clam is, once it passes the larval stage it is fully photosynthetic.

 

[Mr. D]

I think that's the question. How does one know when the clam is properly out of its larval stage?

Here is a bad pic of the clams in question. I'd love to get the bright blue one top right but I'll settle for the gold spot.

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