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SDA619
10-07-2004, 05:17 PM
what clam is a good starter clam... and how much maintenance do they need? feeding how often and what?

any one know where to buy a 48" reflector i can make one but id rather buy one or ill just polish aluminum and bend it.
jetor
10-08-2004, 06:34 AM
PM Barry at clams direct, he is the clam guru.....or better yet go visit his new store front. See this thread:

http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2597

Jasen
Bickmade
10-08-2004, 07:24 AM
You can get a Derasa clam and keep them under high wattage PC's. I had one under 135W PC in a 10 gallon and he was loving life. Also you want to get a 4" or bigger, they are easier to take care of and are much hardy. I don't suggest any other clam because they require intense light (MH).
brahm
10-08-2004, 10:03 AM
das order of clams...

deresa > squamosoa > maxima = crocea

not sure where gigas fits in.
elgordoinavw
10-08-2004, 10:12 AM
what type of lighting will your clam be under?
brahm
10-08-2004, 10:13 AM
Originally posted by SDA619
what clam is a good starter clam... and how much maintenance do they need? feeding how often and what?

any one know where to buy a 48" reflector i can make one but id rather buy one or ill just polish aluminum and bend it.

oh and ron has the reflectors normaly
elgordoinavw
10-08-2004, 10:14 AM
www.hellolights.com
Dannyboy
10-08-2004, 10:31 AM
feeding how often and what?
Here's a pretty cool article on feeding.
http://www.dtplankton.com/Clams.htm
Flamehawk
10-08-2004, 11:25 AM
Ya go talk to Barry.

Guess you guys for got Hippopus. It has a very unique shape in my opinion. Might not have those crazy colors, but it is very neat. Plus I believe I heard it absorb nitrate or something(more than other clams) and it don't require lots of light.
brahm
10-08-2004, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by Flamehawk
Ya go talk to Barry.

Guess you guys for got Hippopus. It has a very unique shape in my opinion. Might not have those crazy colors, but it is very neat. Plus I believe I heard it absorb nitrate or something(more than other clams) and it don't require lots of light.


aren't they super pricey. or is that gigas.
Dannyboy
10-08-2004, 11:41 AM
Hippopus are the least expensive as they dont have a large flashy mantel that extends.
BallZDeeP
10-08-2004, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by Dannyboy
Hippopus are the least expensive as they dont have a large flashy mantel that extends.

i got your large flashy mantel that extends right here buddy





want some beans?
Dannyboy
10-08-2004, 11:55 AM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! I seriously almost spit my drink all over the screen!
BallZDeeP
10-08-2004, 11:57 AM
hahahaha

your sgl email working? i sent you an email
brahm
10-08-2004, 01:46 PM
wow now lets keep are large fleshy mantels to ourselves... Unless we are talking about Hairy Clams.. Or the Rare but often sought after Heart Shapped Hairless Hairy Clam
jetor
10-08-2004, 07:16 PM
Boy this thread went south quickly ........although I guess that is where the heart shaped clams are......HAHa
SDA619
10-08-2004, 09:26 PM
2x250mh i was hoping to get a clam i dont have to spot feed because its a *****...

reflectors im on it! off to OG i go.
SDA619
10-11-2004, 12:13 PM
im thinking crocea... 3" 35 at VM
im still going to go to Barry's
anyone know if he can beat that price?
brahm
10-11-2004, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by SDA619
im thinking crocea... 3" 35 at VM
im still going to go to Barry's
anyone know if he can beat that price?

Barry's price are pretty good..don't fergot there are diffrent grades of croceas as far as quality/colour..so you get what you pay for.
jetor
10-11-2004, 05:37 PM
Originally posted by brahm
Barry's price are pretty good..don't fergot there are diffrent grades of croceas as far as quality/colour..so you get what you pay for.

After seeing different calms at the local LFS' and then seeing what Barry has in person there is no comparison........beautiful animals.