under 3" maxima clam feeding

[re-fin-away]

Yeah I know they are filter feeders but was wondering what they are trying to eat and if there is certain foods that would make theirs colors brighter or more intense? Also was wondering if you would place it on the sand bed or place it on a flat rock for something to attach to. Thanks

 

[skinz78]

I haven't ever fed any of my clams, it is a misconception that they need to be fed. As long as you have high light and fish you will be fine. They feed on ammonia which comes from the nitrogen cycle and fish poo.

I would place it on the rocks and if it stays there it is happy. Maxima's are usually found up on the rocks.

 

[dougers31]

I haven't ever fed any of my clams, it is a misconception that they need to be fed. As long as you have high light and fish you will be fine. They feed on ammonia which comes from the nitrogen cycle and fish poo.

I would place it on the rocks and if it stays there it is happy. Maxima's are usually found up on the rocks.

Interesting.. I've heard the same thing that if a clam is less than 3in it is harder to keep cause its more of a filter feeder at that stage... so is the same true with 2in etc?

 

[skinz78]

True no matter what size.

From what I have found is the smaller Maxima's are harder because they really don't keep put. I have noticed no matter where I put them there is a pretty high percentage of them that end up moving. It is a cycle and eventually they get too stressed from all the movement and die. If you get one and it stays put then you are golden as long as you can keep up with the cal and alk. It seems to me that the bigger they are the easier they are to please with placement.

 

[MimicOcto8]

Nice info Skin.

I do agree with smaller clams needing help with filter feeding. Not exactly sure with what to feed them tho. The bigger they are the more water they can move thru them which is why you don't need to feed the bigger ones like you do the smaller ones. With my clam I wedged him between two rocks to keep him from moving. It turned out that he loved the spot...maybe cuz he had no choice lol. Good luck with it.

 

[jski711]

ORA releases their clams for sale at about 1" which they say at that point there is no need to dose specific food for them. I've gotten 2 tiny clams and never had a problem. The only thing I feed my tank is pellets and Rods food. Hth

 

[re-fin-away]

thanks skins this info gives me more confidence when I go and pick one out. I dont have to stay away from the smaller ones then.