My Clam.

[Av8tor2]

I had to travel for work last month.

New to clams. But I think my Clam is happy as a CLAM and grew while I was away!

Well that's what I am guessing with the white area on the clam. If I am wrong please let me know!

 

[minus9]

Looks good! If you're new to clams, then I would suggest picking up James Fatherree's new book on clams. I think it's $36 on Amazon.

 

[exnisstech]

Looks good. I have one that is showing similar growth. I didn't have enough light before when I tried to keep one but didn't realize it untill I checked par.

 

[Tcook]

Those derasa’s are beasts. Make sure you reserved some space!

 

[ryanjohn1]

My derasas hinge ruptured. It’s sad watching him slowly pass

 

[Av8tor2]

Those derasa’s are beasts. Make sure you reserved some space!

Nice, I hope it grows! But not to large and lives a long happy life. It has about 6X6 inch area for it to grow. Do you think that's enough space?

My derasas hinge ruptured. It’s sad watching him slowly pass

I am sorry to hear that. How did it happen and how can that be avoided?

 

[minus9]

Nice, I hope it grows! But not to large and lives a long happy life. It has about 6X6 inch area for it to grow. Do you think that's enough space?


I am sorry to hear that. How did it happen and how can that be avoided?

T. derasa will grow an 1” to 2” a year under optimal conditions. A 6x6 area will only last you a couple years at best. If a clam isn’t putting on new shell growth, then it’s dying. T. derasa is the second largest species, so a fully grown clam can reach 24” or more, but that’s gonna take a while. So eventually you’ll need a much larger tank or a new home for the clam. You may want to spend $36 on James Fatherree’s book I mentioned before.
Amazon product ASIN 0978619455

 

[Tcook]

My derasas hinge ruptured. It’s sad watching him slowly pass

Someone on here or RC had a thread where they superglued an artificial hinge on the outside of the shell.

 

[Tcook]

 

[Av8tor2]

T. derasa will grow an 1” to 2” a year under optimal conditions. A 6x6 area will only last you a couple years at best. If a clam isn’t putting on new shell growth, then it’s dying. T. derasa is the second largest species, so a fully grown clam can reach 24” or more, but that’s gonna take a while. So eventually you’ll need a much larger tank or a new home for the clam. You may want to spend $36 on James Fatherree’s book I mentioned before.
Amazon product ASIN 0978619455

The book is on order. Thank you.

 

[Av8tor2]

I have another question...

The Clam, has moved in a circle. And it seems it likes to move about 1/6 of a circle about every other day. Normal or do I have just a clam that likes to be "active" Still looks happy as a clam, reactive to movement and light changes.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I had to travel for work last month.

New to clams. But I think my Clam is happy as a CLAM and grew while I was away!

Well that's what I am guessing with the white area on the clam. If I am wrong please let me know!

Great looking clam!!!

 

[Tcook]

Leave it be. As long as it is getting adequate light and stable parameters it should be fine.

 

[minus9]

I have another question...

The Clam, has moved in a circle. And it seems it likes to move about 1/6 of a circle about every other day. Normal or do I have just a clam that likes to be "active" Still looks happy as a clam, reactive to movement and light changes.

They'll change based on light, flow, etc...all normal. I watched my noae move 90 degrees after I changed the flow in my tank.

 

[ScubaFish802]

Looks good! If you're new to clams, then I would suggest picking up James Fatherree's new book on clams. I think it's $36 on Amazon.

There is a newer version than the one from 2006? Could you link it? I keep landing on the original one

 

[MartinM]

I had to travel for work last month.

New to clams. But I think my Clam is happy as a CLAM and grew while I was away!

Well that's what I am guessing with the white area on the clam. If I am wrong please let me know!

Looks great!

 

[exnisstech]

I have another question...

The Clam, has moved in a circle. And it seems it likes to move about 1/6 of a circle about every other day. Normal or do I have just a clam that likes to be "active" Still looks happy as a clam, reactive to movement and light changes.

Mine moved around a lot when I first put it in the it finally settled. It is at an angle one end against a rock and the other on sand. Everyday I would see sand dug away and thought a fish was digging in the sand. The one day I saw the clam slam shut and blow sand away from its shell. It must do it on a regular basis as it has a pile growing behind it.

 

[minus9]

There is a newer version than the one from 2006? Could you link it? I keep landing on the original one

Sure, here you go.
Amazon product ASIN 0978619455

 

[Asagi]

Someone on here or RC had a thread where they superglued an artificial hinge on the outside of the shell.

LOL

 

[Shibaken3]

I have another question...

The Clam, has moved in a circle. And it seems it likes to move about 1/6 of a circle about every other day. Normal or do I have just a clam that likes to be "active" Still looks happy as a clam, reactive to movement and light changes.

Nice clam, i also have a deresa clam.They move for the first month rotating for optimal flow. Once settled it will not move until you change the flow.