Tridacnid clam

evojoe67 · 02-17-2009, 04:57 AM

I'm thinking of adding this as my first clam. I read that it is a filter feeder, and does better in well stocked tanks with a good # of fish(which mine is). I also read that they absorb ammonia given off by the fish.
This clam seems to not only offer a beautiful addition to a tank but also seems that it will help with water quality.
Your thoughts on placement? Sandbed would be best?

amcarrig · 02-17-2009, 04:58 AM

Tradacnid clam describes several different species of clam. What particular clam are you looking at (maxima, crocea, squamosa, deresa)?

evojoe67 · 02-17-2009, 05:01 AM

Oh, see thats why i ask you guys. I'm clam illiterate! Obviously i would like the most colorful speciman, but other then that i'm open to suggestions.

Crocea looks pretty nice. I'd prefer one that doesn't get too HUGH.

amcarrig · 02-17-2009, 05:03 AM

Have a read here

Intro to Giant Clams

I would not recommend you get a gigas because they get HUGE but other than that, as long as you have strong enough lighting, you should be able to keep whatever clam your heart desires...just make sure that whichever one you buy is larger than 3" or its survival rate will be dismal at best.

evojoe67 · 02-17-2009, 05:15 AM

Thanks so much for the info Amcarrig. I really appreciate it.
One quick question, should i be worried about fish compatability? Oops, thought of another: with the size you recomended, about how much $ are they? Want to make sure i'm paying a fair price. Thanks again.

evojoe67 · 02-17-2009, 05:25 AM

Awesome read! Answered most of my questions. I've got a PinkTail Trigger so i don't think he'll be a problem. Coral beauty?

ermano · 02-17-2009, 05:29 AM

any dwarf angel poses a threat to nip at corals/clam mantels.

amcarrig · 02-17-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evojoe67

Thanks so much for the info Amcarrig. I really appreciate it.
One quick question, should i be worried about fish compatability? Oops, thought of another: with the size you recomended, about how much $ are they? Want to make sure i'm paying a fair price. Thanks again.

Yes, you should definitely avoid clam eating fish

Some wrasses and angels are known to pick at the mantles so definitely do your research before adding any new fish once you get a clam. Check out the sponsor forums here on 3Reef and other online livestock vendors to get a general idea of how much you can expect to pay for a clam.

GuitarMan89 · 02-17-2009, 06:35 AM

Crocea are nice because they only get about 6", but they require the most light and very good water conditions, Maximas get a little bite bigger, dereasa and squasmo get much bigger.

BorntoReef · 02-19-2009, 09:53 AM

i thought this would be a good place to throw up this question...

how do you aclimate a giant clam? if i bought a 1.5" clam, how long would it take for me to have to move it out of my nano? and, is it worth it?

02-17-2009, 04:57 AM	#1
evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jackson, n.j. Posts: 555 Skin: Mint Karma: 4446	Tridacnid clam I'm thinking of adding this as my first clam. I read that it is a filter feeder, and does better in well stocked tanks with a good # of fish(which mine is). I also read that they absorb ammonia given off by the fish. This clam seems to not only offer a beautiful addition to a tank but also seems that it will help with water quality. Your thoughts on placement? Sandbed would be best?

02-17-2009, 04:58 AM	#2
amcarrig 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Age: 43 Posts: 9,084 Skin: Classic Karma: 4093195	Tradacnid clam describes several different species of clam. What particular clam are you looking at (maxima, crocea, squamosa, deresa)?

02-17-2009, 05:01 AM	#3
evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jackson, n.j. Posts: 555 Skin: Mint Karma: 4446	Oh, see thats why i ask you guys. I'm clam illiterate! Obviously i would like the most colorful speciman, but other then that i'm open to suggestions. Crocea looks pretty nice. I'd prefer one that doesn't get too HUGH.

02-17-2009, 05:03 AM	#4
amcarrig 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Age: 43 Posts: 9,084 Skin: Classic Karma: 4093195	Have a read here Intro to Giant Clams I would not recommend you get a gigas because they get HUGE but other than that, as long as you have strong enough lighting, you should be able to keep whatever clam your heart desires...just make sure that whichever one you buy is larger than 3" or its survival rate will be dismal at best.

02-17-2009, 05:15 AM	#5
evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jackson, n.j. Posts: 555 Skin: Mint Karma: 4446	Thanks so much for the info Amcarrig. I really appreciate it. One quick question, should i be worried about fish compatability? Oops, thought of another: with the size you recomended, about how much $ are they? Want to make sure i'm paying a fair price. Thanks again.

02-17-2009, 05:25 AM	#6
evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jackson, n.j. Posts: 555 Skin: Mint Karma: 4446	Awesome read! Answered most of my questions. I've got a PinkTail Trigger so i don't think he'll be a problem. Coral beauty?

02-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#7
ermano Zoanthid Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,112 Skin: Mint Karma: 48617	any dwarf angel poses a threat to nip at corals/clam mantels.

02-17-2009, 06:35 AM	#9
GuitarMan89 Giant Squid Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 5,612 Skin: Classic Karma: 313166	Crocea are nice because they only get about 6", but they require the most light and very good water conditions, Maximas get a little bite bigger, dereasa and squasmo get much bigger.

02-19-2009, 09:53 AM	#10
BorntoReef Fire Worm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Black Diamond, Washington Age: 17 Posts: 158 Skin: Dark Karma: 764	i thought this would be a good place to throw up this question... how do you aclimate a giant clam? if i bought a 1.5" clam, how long would it take for me to have to move it out of my nano? and, is it worth it?