crocea clam placement

[kasha]

so i have a 36x24x12 inch tank (24 inch deep) and 2x175 W MHs and 2X55 CFs. On one hand i've heard that the clams should be on the bottom but on the other that the more light is better. It would be nicer on the bottom but I'm scared that 2 feet of water is too deep for the light to penetrate.

advice?

thanks,
k

 

[Chongpark27]

sand bed should be fine with the light u have.

 

[D1J8Z]

is there a glass top on it?

 

[kasha]

is there a glass top on it?

nope, why?

 

[D1J8Z]

bc glass tops reflect a lot of light and would prevent it getting to the bottom of a 2 foot tank

 

[Bob 1000]

In my tank just to be safe... I like clams on the rocks.. I kept mines on the rocks at the top under CF bulbs for 1.5 years before I got bored and switched up and they went to Dacemans tank for a happy life...

 

[reefman]

depending the size of your clam. if under 3" it will need some feedin so placement is not so much an issue. no matter where u place it, it will try to move to a spot it likes. whats more important is to make sure its stable if place on rockwork n not b disturb by u or other animals. if lighting is an issue, it will over extend its mantle toward the lighting n color gradually turn pale.

 

[Zuska]

on the buttom. your good! by a rock... so it can stick onto it. crocea clams like attatching its foot to somthing that wont move so they can feel safe.