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Old 12-26-2013, 03:41 AM
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what size are you looking for ? led or halide or t5 ? do you want fish or no fish other corals or just clams theres alot u gtoa decide on so posting some more info would help
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Old 12-26-2013, 03:47 AM
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I am planning on 70 - 100 gallons. Not 100% decided on lighting as I have a T5HO fixture I could use but I am leaning towards buying a new LED fixture. If there are fish that are benificial or compatible...sure. Undecided on the corals but if there are some that are hardy, I would be open to any suggestions.
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Old 12-26-2013, 04:30 AM
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hmm k so id take advantage of boxin day buy a tank a stand and a sump a heater and a few power heads a bucket of salt prime all the basicks u can figure the rest out later
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Old 12-26-2013, 04:44 AM
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Maxima Clams in general require high intense lighting, high calcium for shell growth and a mature system. High lighting should suffice for its photosynthetic needs/nourishment; but a mature system's water will help with transport of food from the water column to supplement its diet. Clams are filter feeders.

As others have mentioned; if you want to build your display 'around' a Maxima clam(s); choosing reef safe tank mates is also a priority. Certain fish will be predators to the clam or at best an irritant.

Maxima clams also tend to like a fine substrate to sit in; while others tend to fair better on harder substrates.

This is just a beginner crash course. I hope this helps. Cheers.
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Old 12-26-2013, 11:27 AM
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Ron come see me today at concept and.we can go over it with you

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Old 12-26-2013, 09:22 PM
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I was wrong......Denny made the time to go over everything with me and put together a package that I don't feel overly guilty about. Thanks to Denny and Eli, I should have a system that will have my clams happy as .......well....... clams.

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Old 12-26-2013, 09:25 PM
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I was wrong......Denny made the time to go over everything with me and put together a package that I don't feel overly guilty about. Thanks again Denny!
my pleasure buddy and anytime you ever need advice or anything just give me a shout and i will be glad to help you out
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