Any Last Advice?

I am going to pick up my first deresa clam in about an hour! Any last advice? I also have liquid phytoplankton that I read clams like....were do I squirt the phtyo and how much do I give...and how often? Lastly how do I see that the clam is healthy...What to look at...etc.
Thanks!
JJL

 

When your at the LFS...swipe your hand over the tank to see if it closes up quickly, if it does..Its most likely healthy. And I just dose my phyto 3x a week. I just throw it next to a powerhead.

 

I have never feed a clam photoplankton. Yes it may be applicable to small clams under 2 inches, but not needed by any clam larger than that IMO.

Look for a clam that reacts quickly to shaddows and movement.

No gapping siphons, completely extended mantel if possible.

Good color, not bleaching ( try to figure out what lighting it is under).

Ask to see the base or foot of the clam and look for pyramid snails closely, they look like a grain of rice.

Get the largest clam you can afford.

 

Thanks for all of the info Corailline!
Gapping siphons?... What are those?
Also to test the reaction do I put my hand in the tank or can I just put it over....? Thanks so much!
JJL

 

I would google both images of "gapping siphons" and " bleached clams" so you get an idea.

A clam should close in response to movement or shadow, just try waving your hand.

Have fun clam shopping, I am sure you will love it.

 

Thanks again! I am going now
SO EXCITED
JJL