Doing a blackout with clams

Brieninsac · 04/11/2017, 03:19 PM

I'm contemplating doing a 72-hour blackout to combat GHA. However, I know clams need a lot of light. Will doing this have any adverse effect on my Maxima clam?

MondoBongo · 04/17/2017, 06:42 AM

i've done up to 3 days with no ill effects on either my crocea or derasa.

Bolivian Ram · 04/17/2017, 10:00 AM

It may or may not have negative effects on your Maxima. Clams are each different. There are a lot of variables to consider. Some species can probably take a longer black out period than others. The initial health of the clam can also be a factor. If you think your clam is in good health then go for it. 3 days is not that long.

I've done 5 day blackouts with my Squasoma Clam every few months. He's still well.

04/11/2017, 03:19 PM	#1
Brieninsac Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 782	Doing a blackout with clams I'm contemplating doing a 72-hour blackout to combat GHA. However, I know clams need a lot of light. Will doing this have any adverse effect on my Maxima clam? __________________ Red Sea Reefer 350 (73gal/18gal sump) / Kessil a360WE Lights

04/17/2017, 06:42 AM	#2
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	i've done up to 3 days with no ill effects on either my crocea or derasa. __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

04/17/2017, 10:00 AM	#3
Bolivian Ram Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 128	It may or may not have negative effects on your Maxima. Clams are each different. There are a lot of variables to consider. Some species can probably take a longer black out period than others. The initial health of the clam can also be a factor. If you think your clam is in good health then go for it. 3 days is not that long. I've done 5 day blackouts with my Squasoma Clam every few months. He's still well.