Clam lighting requirements?

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How much light would you think a squamosa clam needs?
Could I get away with a 4 bulb t5ho light fixture over a 25 gallon (96 watts)
 
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I moved your post to it's own thread as I think you will get more answers.

I think you should have more than enough light for a Squamosa but in a 25g tank a Squamosa will out grow it quickly.
 

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You'd better check on sizes. I think a Crocea would be a better fit for your tank!

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Should be enough light, but as stated above, squamosas grow fairly fast. I'd look into a crocea because they rarely get larger than about 6" while the squamosas and maximas can reach 18 inches and a derasa can grow larger than two feet.
 

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