got a clam today :D

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Dingo, Nov 29, 2009.

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  1. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Nice addition! Glad its doing well for yah!
     
    RedGambit, Nov 30, 2009
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Very nice!! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the pic. Make sure to post an updated pic, too!
     
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  3. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    congrats you lucky dog !
     
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  4. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    You don't need to feed you clam anything. it will get all it's energy from the lighting.
     
    horkn, Dec 10, 2009
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I have to disagree with that. Bivalves are also filter feeders and will wilter food out of the water column. They also help reduce nitrates.
     
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Yes, the do filter feed, but you don't need to "feed" them. They still get the majority of their energy from photosynthesis.
     
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  7. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    "t is my belief that if you have good strong lighting "IE Metal Halide or VHO T5's with individual reflectors" and a good source of nitrogen and phosphorus "fish pee" and "fish poo" then you don't need to do any supplimental feeding for clams. Supplimental feeding clams when done wrong can clog thier gills and possibly kill the clam.

    Basically clams and the bactieria in our live rock and sandbeds compete pretty heavily for ammonia eaquily. Ammonia is preferred. The byproduct is then nitrite. Clams don't use this but the bactieria in the sand and rock does. And the byproduct from that is nitrate wich is consumed by clams but not the bactieria"
    quote from a guy named chris
     
    Dingo, Dec 10, 2009
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  8. catz

    catz Fire Shrimp

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    I want one..................... that will be my next purchase...

    Very cool looking
     
    catz, Dec 10, 2009
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  9. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    any way to stop them from turning? it anchored onto a rock but always positions itself the way i dont want it lol
     
    Dingo, Dec 10, 2009
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  10. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    me agree
    they also consume a bit of calcium so its important to stay on top of that
     
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