Clam in RSM 130d

Discussion in 'Clams' started by JJL, Apr 6, 2011.

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Bump to above post......rocks or sand
    Thanks as always!
    JJL
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Squamosas like to be on the sand.

    I would put a maxima(rock-boarding clam) in the aquascape somewhere.
     
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  3. tattooedsoul87

    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would put it on the sand at first and then move it onto the rocks, if it doesnt like it on the rocks it will just push itself off.
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I know I am a little late, but you can keep clams under PC lighting easily. You just need to plan ahead on where you are placing it. Needing halides for clams is an exaggeration now a days. T5HO will easily keep any clam you want.

    Below is my crocea in my 50G. I had this clam in the tank for about 9 months then moved to my 75G when it was set up.

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    I am thinking of getting a Deresa :)
    Where do they go? Sand or Rock?
     
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  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Sand, I do believe. Croceas like the rock, just like maximas.
     
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  7. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    OK I am going to get the clam tomorrow :)
    I will post picutres for SURE!
     
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  8. tattooedsoul87

    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    did you ever take pictures of the new zoas
     
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  9. JJL

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    You caught me! I am actually charging my camera now :)
    I was about to take them, but the camera went dead on me :(
    I am charging it now then I will have pictures in no time!
    JJL
     
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  10. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I don't mean to start anything here but this is simply not true.

    Place any clam under good lighting and it will open like crazy- esp. a deressa- this is how they feed as adults, and the main reason they can, do, and will open like this if they are healthy- clams that stay relitivley closed have a problem with their enviroment. Clams have mantels and gills for one reason- to catch light as food, this light feeds the clam via photosynthsis, they also have gills to use for both breathing and catching food.
     
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