New to keeping a Crocea Clam

[Nordy]

Yes, the story on fish is a long one for my tank, but I recently noticed a few of them flashing, and the copperbands tail is not as clear and I would describe as spotty with whitish specks. Put lots of invertebrates in over the last month and coral. I’m pretty careful with new additions, but I probably have ich, so I just ordered a fish trap and I plan on catching all 5 fish to treat in a quarantine setup, and leave tank fallow for at least 8 weeks. Wouldn’t mind up to 11-12 fish in that 158.5 gallon reef tank down the road.

 

[minus9]

Yes, the story on fish is a long one for my tank, but I recently noticed a few of them flashing, and the copperbands tail is not as clear and I would describe as spotty with whitish specks. Put lots of invertebrates in over the last month and coral. I’m pretty careful with new additions, but I probably have ich, so I just ordered a fish trap and I plan on catching all 5 fish to treat in a quarantine setup, and leave tank fallow for at least 8 weeks. Wouldn’t mind up to 11-12 fish in that 158.5 gallon reef tank down the road.

I would head over the humblefish if you haven’t done so already and brush up on the latest in QT. I’m not a copper fan, so I use the hybrid TTM and I really like the results. I usually buy my fish from a local friend who offers QT fish, but when I have the time, I QT everything myself.

 

[Nordy]

I would head over the humblefish if you haven’t done so already and brush up on the latest in QT. I’m not a copper fan, so I use the hybrid TTM and I really like the results. I usually buy my fish from a local friend who offers QT fish, but when I have the time, I QT everything myself.

I got the QT setup ready, just need the fish trap, and extra time to manage a big list of things to get done. Just took this photo of the Crocea over my Captain America Trocheus snail. Even though it is not facing up into the light, so far it seems to be doing well. I’ll keep up all efforts to keep things in good order.

 

[Shirak]

You really should get the clam oriented properly. Can you get a thin blade right next to the rock where it is attached to cut the threads?

 

[Nordy]

You really should get the clam oriented properly. Can you get a thin blade right next to the rock where it is attached to cut the threads?

It was on that level platform rock when the lights came on this morning, so I got it upright in another good place it can attach to. Think it’s in a good place now.

 

[SauceyReef]

Have you checked your par? Just make sure it’s near a spot if it starts moving it’s not going to fall into a coral, preferably into the rockwork.

 

[Nordy]

Clam is doing terrific, growing and so beautiful. I ordered 3 more Crocea clams that I’ll get next week. I have a few spots picked out that are natural cradles and a few large crevices that should work. It takes roughly 3 days for it to attach securely? Also I’d like to ask about the orientation to flow. I have two returns and 7 wavemaker running different programs. Flow is pretty erratic, but the new crocea’s will not be getting blasted directly. I’m assuming the inhalant siphon would be able to take in water flowing above it with varying tendencies of flow? All wave makers run on a 30% setting unless it’s pretty gummed up and then I’ll increase until I clean it. The par for these new clams is about 350, they will be 6 inches below waterline. Should I put the lights on acclimation mode a few days? And is it ok if they are exposed to air 10-15 minutes if I do a larger water change?
Appreciate the help, I’ll get to reading the book “Giant Clams in the Reef Aquarium” soon!

 

[minus9]

Clam is doing terrific, growing and so beautiful. I ordered 3 more Crocea clams that I’ll get next week. I have a few spots picked out that are natural cradles and a few large crevices that should work. It takes roughly 3 days for it to attach securely? Also I’d like to ask about the orientation to flow. I have two returns and 7 wavemaker running different programs. Flow is pretty erratic, but the new crocea’s will not be getting blasted directly. I’m assuming the inhalant siphon would be able to take in water flowing above it with varying tendencies of flow? All wave makers run on a 30% setting unless it’s pretty gummed up and then I’ll increase until I clean it. The par for these new clams is about 350, they will be 6 inches below waterline. Should I put the lights on acclimation mode a few days? And is it ok if they are exposed to air 10-15 minutes if I do a larger water change?
Appreciate the help, I’ll get to reading the book “Giant Clams in the Reef Aquarium” soon!

As long as the clam(s) have a little wiggle room where you place them, they’ll orient themselves according to light and flow. Just make sure their mantles only get buffeted and not pinned back with flow. Clams in nature are subjected to far more flow than we can provide, but it’s not point source like powerheads make, it’s large laminar sheets/walls of flow. Lots of great info in James’ book, enjoy reading it.

 

[Nordy]

Got this little guy yesterday. Made a clam coral to keep the larger hermit crabs and ginormous Trochus snails out until it attaches well. I haven’t had the best success before using a container with some sand and something underneath for the clam to take hold of. Hoping this little Crocea stays put. Used some old gift cards to hold my Deresa in place, and underneath is a clam hammock from Brightwell I found on Amazon. Thinking next week I’ll get the gift cards and frag plugs out and see if it is well attached.

 

[Nordy]

Was looking for an excuse for an extra fridge to keep beer. Extra stock of Oceanmagic justifies that cause.

Ended up getting that fridge in the garage. Nicely stocked! All phytos, zoo planktons, and aminos are on the inside door paneling. The rest of the fridge will tell you all you need to know about my choice in beverages.