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01-21-2006, 05:57 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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   |  Clams on the run
Hi reefers,
I just rencetly purchased a Squamosa and a Durasa clam about a month ago. They are, or should I say, were positioned in the sand at the bottom of my tank. Why don't they stay in the same place? It seems that every day i'm placing them back in the sand because they are always on their side. They are very healthy thus far but what can I do to get them to set up in one place and stay there!!!?
One other thing. How often, and how much food do I feed clams. How quick can two baby clams deplete a tank of nutrients such as calcium and strontium?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!
thanks,
tom | 
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01-21-2006, 07:35 AM
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| | Peppermint Shrimp
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Riverside, RI Age: 36
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Could you give us a litle info on your tank, lighting etc?
Small clams (under 3") are more dependant on feeding because they are not large enough to suport themselves
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01-21-2006, 11:08 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: , AL,Alabama
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clams will tend to move about. they will find a " happy place " sooner or later, just give them time.
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Snake
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01-21-2006, 11:09 AM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Taunton, MA,Massachusetts
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kb.bear is correct. Baby clams need to be spot fed. I had a little blue Maxima from the time it was about 1 1/2 inches long. I cut the bottom off of a small soda bottle and inverted it over the clam and fed it DT's for quite awhile. It is now about 4 inches long and gorgeous! _________   | |
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01-21-2006, 07:01 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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Hey all,
Thanks for replying. My two clams are in a 30gal.hex with 175watt(10,000k) mh. and (2)28 watt 50/50 and 10000k pc. I have a Sealife Systems protein skimmer and a bio wheel emperor hang-on filter, with two powerheads for water movement. I have been target feeding the clams with Kent's Zooplex, Rotifers, Oyster eggs, and DT's phytoplankton. | |
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01-21-2006, 08:48 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 26
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I know someone who has a clam and it too tilted, well I noticed he tilted to stick his foot on the rock nearby. He could just be taking to the nearest rock.
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