Clams Conditions??

Discussion in 'Clams' started by davidh, Nov 21, 2006.

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  1. davidh

    davidh Astrea Snail

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    Just Wondering If Anyone Could Tell Me The Best Conditions U Need For Clams?
    Struggleing With My Coraline Alge And Corals At The Moment Anyone Got Any Ideas?
     
    davidh, Nov 21, 2006
    davidh, Nov 21, 2006
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  2. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Light Light light that is if they are old enough if not Plankton plankton plankton. And low levels of NO3's and PO4's
     
    Tangster, Nov 21, 2006
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Diver_1298, Nov 21, 2006
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Believe it or not, but Tridacna's do require nitrates and phosphate for food(filter feeders) as well as what you mentioned above-proper lighting, unless they are juvenille, then proper yeast/phyto/nanoplankton.
    It is always best to purchase an ora clam and one 3" or larger to have better odds in the long term health and success of your prized clam!
    As always do some research!!!!!!!
    Clams are a very rewarding addition to a reef tank and are fairly easy to keep once the shipping and acclimation process is over. Be aware of what to look for in a healthy clam, habitat and husbandry, predators etc. By knowing these topics before hand, you will have the upper hand in successfully raising a Clam...
     
    coral reefer, Nov 22, 2006
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