Oysters?

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  1. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Hey was wondering does any one have a Oyster in there reef tank? Seen a couple in one of the LFS. Was just trying to get a little info. Thanks In advance
     
    shoebox, May 18, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I had what I believe was an Oyster buried under Zoanthid colony in my reef
    it lived on what it found in the water plus supplements I added for the corals and I had it for about 9 months before the tank was broken down

    it went from this
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    to this yet was still able to open and syphon etc
    [​IMG]

    Steve
     
    steve wright, May 19, 2011
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  3. borge

    borge Astrea Snail

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    way cool
     
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  4. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    From what gathered in reading oysters are actually the best choice of bi-valves. They arent as light demanding like clams, and by far less demanding of water quality than scallops. The only concern with them is getting one that comes from a area where water temperature is close to what we keep in our tanks as alot of them come from colder water areas.
     
    khowst, May 19, 2011
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