can I get some clams???

[Sweetpea]

I have totally fallen in love with two of the most beautiful clams I have ever seen, either in the LFSs or in pics on the web. They are both small... one is barely over an inch and the other is about 3 inches. I wanted to get them SO badly. I asked how much they were, just out of curiosity ($60 and $90). They owner of the store was telling me how she was certain that I could keep them under my PCs, saying that she keeps clams under PCs at home.

Oh my gosh, it took EVERY bit of self control I had to walk out of the store without them. I haven't ever wanted anything for my tank more than these two beauties.

Question #1: Is it true that "baby" clams are more dependant on target feedings than light?
Question #2: If I got them, wouldn't their colors likely change/fade under PCs?
Question #3: Since it would only be temporary time in the 10g, would they regain their color once moved to the 20g under MHs?

I apologize if I come across as obsessed... well, I am... but I would go back and snatch them up in a heartbeat as soon as they open tomorrow if you guys think it would be okay.

[graphixx]

Tracy,
do you know what type of clams they were, were they blue or like a tannish gold. this is a good rule of thumb to use when picking a clam. the brighter more vivid the color the more they are gonna require good light. and for the clam that was 1 inch I would not recommend it. that small they are hard to keep and rely heavily on good nutrient in the water. I would hold off until you have the larger tank witht he better lighting. I would not risk it and lose such a beautifull critter. crocea,maxima are pretty light dependant and the smaller they are the more they rely on nutrients inthe water. anything under 3 inches is scarry to me (in my opinion).

[Sweetpea]

AWWW! :smt088

I trust you... I will not get them, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't TERRIBLY disappointed. I guess I knew I shouldn't, but I HAD to ask!

BTW, they are both mostly blue. The small one was "crackled" with cream, purple and orange markings. The larger one also had purple and orange, but it was more of a "paint running" effect. This description doesn't even remotely begin to convey their beauty... it's one of those you'd have to see it to believe it things!

[graphixx]

I would wait Tracy, I know how you feel. I LOVE my clams!!!! but just think in a month or so when the 20 is up and pretty you will be ready for a clam and be so much happier to see him happy!!!

[dakar]

Here's a thread Greg started a little while ago, bunch of great info in it about Clams and their keeping....Give it a good read through.

LETS TALK CLAMS!!!!