Will this work for a clam, prefer Maxima Clam?

[Zakery Murray]

Hi, I have a Jbj aio 45 gallon aquarium, with 2 AI Hydra 26HD's Running on it. I do not know much about clams and such so, I was wondering if this tank with those lights would work for a clam?

 

[xaflatoonx]

It should be good in my opinion.

 

[DSC reef]

If this is your first clam I'd suggest a derasa or squamosa. I'm sure those lights are strong enough for a maxima.

 

[jda]

The biggest issue with smaller tanks is keeping up with the carbonate and calcium demand. A clam can use as much as coralline when it is growing - both of these dwarf just the coral. Make sure that you have a good, solid, reliable dosing method and this can be OK.

 

[exnisstech]

I had one in jbj 28 gallon under an AI prime HD and did fine, it always had new growth. Recently upgraded to a reefer 170 and a single hydra 26 HD and it is happy so I would think 2 hydra 26 HD would be plenty.