[RyanG]

Does anyone want to keep a clam in their tank? Anyone have any pictures?

[phishpzz6]

Actually I have been seriously thinking about getting a small clam but i have to reserch more about it they are beautiful creatures. I just added a lawnmower blenny and a flame scallop and a candy cane coral my tank is a 12 gl nano its so small. I need more info on clams please anyone?

[RyanG]

Hey phish, do you have a picture of your tank you can post in the gallery?

[bigfish69]

Hi Im sal & I have one but will post a pic soon Im new here & just have to acclimate myself!! LOL..<(((><..Sal

[reefaddict]

I have two clams and I absolutely love and recommend them. I need to figure out how to resize my pics so that I can load them. No feeding required other than good lighting. I have Metal Halides and my clams love it.

[bigfish69]

WOW the scallop is the **** you can not beleve hoe the thing moves around the tank & gos were you cant belive !! BUT Be carful mine just moved for a spot it has be in for months & it went between two powerheads & seem s to me got magnertized to one & was not opend for one day I though something was funny the nex day & move over one motor & he was dieing he stayed open I could see all inside wad distroyed & he died the nex day !! He was not weaged he seem stuck to it I took hem off & put hem back to the spot & he stuck as if magnertized!!! Be carful!!..<((((><..Sal

[reefaddict]

Here is a pic of my clam

[Olliereefer]

Very nice clam you have there mate
Ollie

[reefaddict]

Thanks Ollie! Here is another pic of another clam. Hope you like this one as well. I think my clams are just about my favorite thing in my tank.

[DEWAYNE]

clam's are really neat to have in you'r tank, they will also stay closed if you'r water quality starts to decline, remember these guy's are filter feeder's, and if you'r water is bad, then you'll know it, they will not open.

[ry77]

I have a cleaner clam, not much to look at but it helps the tank and it adds some life and movement to the tank... thinking about getting an oyster.

I didn't get mine from here but Idont have a picture handy.


might want to check my thread...

http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/t...s-oysters.html

[sarha]

[Mizzkimball]

are cleaner clams the ones you can get at the grocery store? i heard that they are good for lowering nitrates

[pogodzib]

Here's a pic of my crocea clam right after I fist got a little over a year ago. It's doubled in size since and no longer gaping.

[Dr. Bob]

When making a crocea purchase from a LFS, what do you look for in a "healthy" (or, more likely to survive) clam? I have my eye on a gorgeous ultra purple 2.5 inch crocea, and it undulates a little. What if any is the significance of gaping vs closed ? Can any retraction of the mantle be acceptable, or is that a disqualifier? Please, folks, any tips on what to avoid or what characteristics are good to see. Thanks! Dr. Bob

[rlcline76]

I wouldn't be surprised if Krazy K pipes in for this question. He only has 4 clams! If not, PM him.

[RyanG]

Originally Posted by rlcline76

I wouldn't be surprised if Krazy K pipes in for this question. He only has 4 clams! If not, PM him.

Yeah he only has 4, what a complete wimp!

[lacybiker2000]

What is the smallest tank you would suggest for a clam, and are there any of the kind with mantles that don't grow huge? Or any that will just grow with their environment? Thanks

[Krazy]

Originally Posted by RyanG

Yeah he only has 4, what a complete wimp!

haha !!!

only 4 !!!

I want more too

My LFS has a 12inch GIGAS for $200 and a 10inch Squamosa for $100 !!!

I need to get this 6 foot tank SOON!!!

[blind1993]

cleaner clams are they good for a tank becuase i can get 2 for 5 bucks.

[Krazy]

Originally Posted by blind1993

cleaner clams are they good for a tank becuase i can get 2 for 5 bucks.

Thats the only reason they are good?

Because you can get them 2 for 5 ??

Why not say cleaner clams are good because you can add them to your sump and they will filter out nitrates, while also saying that they can be obtained very cheap...

Please think and read your post before posting it blind.

[blind1993]

Originally Posted by Krazy K

Thats the only reason they are good?

Because you can get them 2 for 5 ??

Why not say cleaner clams are good because you can add them to your sump and they will filter out nitrates, while also saying that they can be obtained very cheap...

Please think and read your post before posting it blind.

krazy i am almost positive that i said are they good and i over viewed it but i need to tripple check my post.

[Tridacna_Maxima]

This thread has been going on a while...

[e_baer]

sure has, i want to get cleaner clams for my sump because they help filter out nitrates and they are als very cheap (that was for you krazy)


but i seriously do want to get some.

[e_baer]

what would you say is the minimum lgiht needed for a giant clam?