Clams & water changes

[KQuillan]

If clams are supposed to be high up for more light, how do you do water changes without exposing the clam to air?

 

[Saltyreef]

Increase lighting intensity and lower the clam in the tank, or do smaller more frequent water changes.

Have you measured PAR in your tank?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

they are fine to be exposed to air. My clams were exposed weekly for about 20-30 minutes at a time, they are fine.

 

[minus9]

Clams are exposed to air on the reef during low tide (and it rains on them too) all the time without issue. Don't overthink this, just do a water change and they'll be fine. No need to move them and stress them out. Just do a search in YT for clams, low tide.

 

[SantaMonica Verified Sponsor]

If still desiring to keep things under water, you could set up a continuous water change peri pump.