So I REALLY want a Clam, and have tried twice, but failed both times. What's the secret? First, a little bit about myself: I have a 55 gallon reef that's been up and running for 2 years now. I've had a BTA for about a year now that's doing great. I have coraline on the back glass. When I test my water, I have 0 Phosphates and 0 nitrates. I have Kessil LEDs. Here's a picture of my tank:
Well, the first time I tried, my tank was only 6 months old. I got a Maxima clam from the Divers Den online. I acclimated the little guy and put him in, and he seemed like he was doing good, but after a few days, I woke up to find the shell full of pods, and the shell was almost completely empty!
The second time I tried, I bought another Maxima from the same place, but this time, my tank was 1 year old. Same thing happened. It looked good for a few days, but the next morning, full of pods.
Any words of wisdom for me? I really want to try again, but I don't want to kill another beautiful creature. Thanks [emoji846]
Well, the first time I tried, my tank was only 6 months old. I got a Maxima clam from the Divers Den online. I acclimated the little guy and put him in, and he seemed like he was doing good, but after a few days, I woke up to find the shell full of pods, and the shell was almost completely empty!
The second time I tried, I bought another Maxima from the same place, but this time, my tank was 1 year old. Same thing happened. It looked good for a few days, but the next morning, full of pods.
Any words of wisdom for me? I really want to try again, but I don't want to kill another beautiful creature. Thanks [emoji846]