Tiny maxima clams 1/2 inch

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Has anyone had any luck growing out very small maximas at 1/2 inch or smaller? I've had good luck with small Croceas and maximas at the 1 1/2 inch size using 400 watt radiums and every other day feedings with live phyto, but the super tiny ones concern me. Would it be optimal to add oyster eggs and possibly reducing the lighting until they are acclimated? I can accept some rate of attrition as I'd be buying in bulk, bit it'd suck to lose them all as I don't have access to natural seawater and sunlight. Can anyone provide some insight to the viability of the Itty bitty guys?
 

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Has anyone had any luck growing out very small maximas at 1/2 inch or smaller? I've had good luck with small Croceas and maximas at the 1 1/2 inch size using 400 watt radiums and every other day feedings with live phyto, but the super tiny ones concern me. Would it be optimal to add oyster eggs and possibly reducing the lighting until they are acclimated? I can accept some rate of attrition as I'd be buying in bulk, bit it'd suck to lose them all as I don't have access to natural seawater and sunlight. Can anyone provide some insight to the viability of the Itty bitty guys?
Just an FYI - your post started off with “Hello”, but then there was many pages of blank screen before your actual message, I’m not sure what happened……
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Has anyone had any luck growing out very small maximas at 1/2 inch or smaller? I've had good luck with small Croceas and maximas at the 1 1/2 inch size using 400 watt radiums and every other day feedings with live phyto, but the super tiny ones concern me. Would it be optimal to add oyster eggs and possibly reducing the lighting until they are acclimated? I can accept some rate of attrition as I'd be buying in bulk, bit it'd suck to lose them all as I don't have access to natural seawater and sunlight. Can anyone provide some insight to the viability of the Itty bitty guys?
Try reaching out to ClamMania. Their owner John is super helpful and could give you some advice.
PS - I see the same large blank pages before finding your text.
 

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