Clams and LEDs

LiveRock27 · May 3, 2011

Sorry if this has been answered, but I couldn't find any information on it...

I have heard that Clams do not do well under LEDs. Is this true for all clams?

I currently have Cree LEDs over my 14g Biocube and have had a clam in it for about 4 months. It has grown and kept its color nicely, but I want to make sure that this is not just temporary because if so I will definitley be finding it a new home.

I also want to know because I am in the process of a new build and will be running AI units over it.

Thanks!

Snprhed · May 3, 2011

First I must say that I dont have Led's....yet. They are on order. I have heard all sorts of stuff like this. I dont know where it comes from, the numbers dont support it. Just dont get some that are meant to be moon lights. Appropriate Leds should do great with clams. Ask Troylee about his Leds and acros, he loves em.

The AI's should be great

thewackyreefer · May 3, 2011

I have one under AI fixtures and it does great. I just posted a pic in my thread if you'd like to see first hand.

JackoChang · May 3, 2011

Don't know who spreads these rumors, but they're false. Under the bluer colors they don't look as lively as the whiter lights, but that's the case with other blue lights as well. Been keeping clams with LEDs since October....and they're not even the AI. Just chinese knockoffs.

CJO · May 4, 2011

I've had my Crocea under LEDs for about a year and it seems to love them.

CJ

LiveRock27 · May 4, 2011

Thanks yall. I was hoping this was the answer, but just wanted to make sure.

FiReBReTHa · May 4, 2011

you can see my dr mac clam in my 120g build in my sig.

One might say,

"He's as happy as a clam"

skinz78 · May 4, 2011

I've never had clams under LED's so I am wondering what people have to say about them as well.

swannyson7 · May 4, 2011

I've kept a maxima and a squammy since August and they've done great

nixer · May 4, 2011

ive got a crocea under leds. when i tend to find someone posting against leds you have to consider the source. look at their past posts and if they have even tried leds. i have yet to see someone bash them that actually used the and properly light acclimated their corals

chrisjj625 · May 4, 2011

Had clams under LEDs for over a year maximas and Dresas

lsingh · May 4, 2011

well i guess the question to my understanding is whether the clam will live and survive under leds or will thrieve and can grow under leds....how many of u hve seen the proper growth of ur clams under leds...

CJO · May 4, 2011

Mine is growing well. The Crocea is at about 5 inches and has a nice growth band.

CJ

JackoChang · May 4, 2011

lsingh said:
well i guess the question to my understanding is whether the clam will live and survive under leds or will thrieve and can grow under leds....how many of u hve seen the proper growth of ur clams under leds...

Who has two thumbs and has seen proper growth under LEDs? This guy! Had squamosa and derasa, currently have crocea and maxima.

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Murfman · May 4, 2011

I have two Croceas under 120W LEDS. Been there since Aug with no issues.

FishLipz · May 4, 2011

5 maximas and counting under Evolution 120 watt 20k LEDs. Had them for going on a year under LED in all placements from sandbed to top 6 inches in a 24 inch deep tank with the lights 8 inches off the water. I've had no loss of color and excellent growth so far.

Three Amigos! The blues I've had just shy of a year and the B&W is a new