At what point of a tanks life is it safe to get a clam?
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From my experience, the main issue is (or at least used to be) getting one that is pest free. Apart from that, clams are pretty hardy. Most these days seem pretty clean compared to the wild ones from 10 years ago. Pests that are a problem are pyramid snails, Perkinsus, and large mollusc-eating polyclad flatworms.
Ok thank you.I purchased one that are acucultured and doing well. I dose phytoplankton daily to feed pods and coral food weekly that contains zooplankton. Keep iodine at .06. If your tank is stable get one from a place where they are acucaltured....
Once the tank has some maturity, chemistry is consistent with good lighting then you can try a clam. I always recommend tridacna squamosa or derasa for the first time as they don't require as much intense lighting as a maxima or crocea. A reliable source for healthy tridacna is important. If you buy healthy clams and provide their specific needs then you'll find most tridacna are hardy.At what point of a tanks life is it safe to get a clam?
pacificeastaquaculture.com Best place I know of for clams and Dr Mac has a good video on care.
How?I brew my own phytoplankton. Saves money in long run.
I would say low to moderate flow. You do not want high flow damaging the mantleDo clams handle high flow that usually come with SPS tanks?
Do clams handle high flow that usually come with SPS tanks?
From my experience, the main issue is (or at least used to be) getting one that is pest free. Apart from that, clams are pretty hardy. Most these days seem pretty clean compared to the wild ones from 10 years ago. Pests that are a problem are pyramid snails, Perkinsus, and large mollusc-eating polyclad flatworms.
Freshwater dip with matched PH only if signs of pinched mantle are present.Can you dip or medicate clams?
Clams can handle random high flow in short periods but typically if the flow is strong/constant enough to cause the clam to remain contracted then that will inhibit it's ability for photosynthesis. Moderate indirect flow usually is best.Do clams handle high flow that usually come with SPS tanks?
No like Coral rx. Would be like dipping a snail or schrimp ....Can you dip or medicate clams?