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Originally Posted by mcgyvr
That sounds like a myth spread throughout the years of reefing started by phyto lovers  ..
A smaller clam doesn't need the same food amount as a larger clam.. Its mantle is proportional to its body/energy needs..
But if you have data (facts) on the caloric output of a clam mantle in relation to its energy needs I'd love to read/learn about it.. |
Most of the so called facts presented to me by other reefers where 20 years old, but all rated photosynthetic nutrition between 65-75% and the remainder through filter feeding.
All clam farms I have seen are using phyto on the smaller guys.
Mine are clearly pulling it in, they can filter the column, so my thoughts are they must use the energy somehow.
A myth is something completely untrue, I don’t think this is completely untrue. but, there is likely a dispute on its value, need and effect on the clam.
A clam will likely survive on just light, but does it thrive and show its best colour?
My suggestion to the poster is to review the many clam farms on you-tube and decide what’s best for them