can i keep a clam?

Discussion in 'Clams' started by fragginawsome, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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    i have a 20 long with 1 ai nano
     
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  2. cosmo

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    how old is your tank? Not sure on that one though! I imagine keeping your params in check will be a nightmare!
     
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  3. 1.0reef

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    Some more info would be nice...
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Gotta figure out those tests kits first ;-)
     
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  5. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Honestly, I'm not a very intelligent person, and my clam has stayed alive for about 6 months. In fact, I have a couple of young cousins who have learned that they can shine a light on the clam to make it react. Now they come over almost every day and harass the clam... but it's still doing great.

    I don't know. I'm a strong believer in nature and evolution. Just make sure your water parameters are what they should be and leave the tank alone. That's your best shot.
     
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  6. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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    cal. 450ppm
    alk.1050
    sal. 1.23-4
    mag. its good i know that but i forgot the #:confused:
     
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  7. mikejrice

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    It can be done with the correct lighting and conditions. The problem you may run in to is that clams will consume chemicals from that volume very quickly. Stability is key with clams, so dosing several time a day might be necessary to keep parameters from swinging.
     
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  8. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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    do i need rotifers or phyto feast (live)
     
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  9. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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    i used 'used' water from a 10 gallon that had used water from 6gal 7 month tank that had water from a 2 year old ttank and each tank was cycled for about 3 weeks
     
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  10. cosmo

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    What are you talking about?
     
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