Tridacna clams are the beautiful gems of the sea!
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Our cultured clams are easy to keep. Here are a few care tips:
Nutrition
Tridacna clams require intense lighting because most of their nutrition is derived from the products of photosynthesis. They also utilize dissolved organics--nitrates and phosphates. No other supplemental feeding is needed.
Water Parameters
Just like the corals in your tank, clams require the same water parameters.
Temperature 78F
Salinity: specific gravity 1.026-1.028
Alkalinity 7.5-8 dKH
Calcium 400+
Magnesium 1300+
Placement
Clams require a firm surface to attach. If placing on a sandbed use some rock rubble or a ceramic clam cradle under the clam. If placed on rockwork be sure the clam can not fall over. A healthy Maxima or Crocea should attach within a couple days.
Predators
Many fish will nip at or eat clams. Typically "reef-safe" fish are OK, but pygmy angels and some tangs may bother clams. When fish come near clams they close, if this persists then the clam will die.
Small pyramid snails can be hitchhikers on the clam's shell and will attack and kill the clam. Cultured clams are usually pest free, but careful inspection and shell cleaning plus quarantining are essential!
Internal parasites are common in wild collected clams, but usually not present in cultured clams. Some folks have success treating infected clams by putting the clam in freshwater for up to 20 minutes. Early treatment is essential since the freshwater will stress and kill weakened clams.
Antibiotic treatments are not recommended.
Acquisition
Of course you should only buy your clams from us
Be sure the mantle is fully extended, although sometimes it's difficult to photograph clams because the tend to close slightly and so photos can be a bit deceptive.
I have imported clams for over 20 years and handled many thousands. I have also set up clam farms in various countries.
Meeting with President of French Polynesia discussing export of cultured clams
Diving for broodstock
Early farm in Tahiti
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pacificeastaquaculture.com
Our cultured clams are easy to keep. Here are a few care tips:
Nutrition
Tridacna clams require intense lighting because most of their nutrition is derived from the products of photosynthesis. They also utilize dissolved organics--nitrates and phosphates. No other supplemental feeding is needed.
Water Parameters
Just like the corals in your tank, clams require the same water parameters.
Temperature 78F
Salinity: specific gravity 1.026-1.028
Alkalinity 7.5-8 dKH
Calcium 400+
Magnesium 1300+
Placement
Clams require a firm surface to attach. If placing on a sandbed use some rock rubble or a ceramic clam cradle under the clam. If placed on rockwork be sure the clam can not fall over. A healthy Maxima or Crocea should attach within a couple days.
Predators
Many fish will nip at or eat clams. Typically "reef-safe" fish are OK, but pygmy angels and some tangs may bother clams. When fish come near clams they close, if this persists then the clam will die.
Small pyramid snails can be hitchhikers on the clam's shell and will attack and kill the clam. Cultured clams are usually pest free, but careful inspection and shell cleaning plus quarantining are essential!
Internal parasites are common in wild collected clams, but usually not present in cultured clams. Some folks have success treating infected clams by putting the clam in freshwater for up to 20 minutes. Early treatment is essential since the freshwater will stress and kill weakened clams.
Antibiotic treatments are not recommended.
Acquisition
Of course you should only buy your clams from us
Be sure the mantle is fully extended, although sometimes it's difficult to photograph clams because the tend to close slightly and so photos can be a bit deceptive.
I have imported clams for over 20 years and handled many thousands. I have also set up clam farms in various countries.
Meeting with President of French Polynesia discussing export of cultured clams
Diving for broodstock
Early farm in Tahiti
