Clam lighting

[mr_alberta]

I think under your T5's at 21" deep you could probably keep any type of clam. It depends a lot on placement of course. Maximas and Croceas closer to the light, Derasa, Squamosa and Hippopus farther away.

[sphelps]

Both tanks seem fine for lighting so go with whatever tank is more stable and has better upkeep. Croceas are pretty easy to care for and the most common plus they won't grow too quickly, I'd start with one of those.

[fishytime]

Originally Posted by mr_alberta

Maximas and Croceas closer to the light, Derasa, Squamosa and Hippopus farther away.

thats actually a bit of a misnomer ....... derasa, squamosa, and hippos do better in the sand than on the rock so it seems as though they do better farther away from the light.....in the wild they are actually found shallower then croceas and maximas, so in theory they should do fine with more light....they are also a lot more tolerant of water quality.....they make great "first clams"....the only drawback of derasas and squams is they get huge.....