Clam

[NavyNano212]

I am interested in getting a clam for my 34G Solona...I would appreciate any comments or suggestions before I purchase one. I don't want to buy something that won't thrive...
Thanks!

 

[MikeyZO]

I got a Derasa clam from HoL. Jim said they are easier to care for then their Tridacna cousins. I have it attached to a disk on the sandbed of my 36 bow tank with nothing more then CF lighting. Been doing well for the past 2 1/2 months

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

What type lighting do you have and how long has the tank been up and running?

 

[NavyNano212]

I have a new Solana which has been up and running for almost3 months..however, almost everything in the tank was transplanted from my old 24G Nano when I moved in August(the LR, I moved over 1/2 the water, my LS + 20 new pounds + livestock) Two additions are my citron gobes, which still aren't eating(and I have tried EVERYTHING). I am fearful they will perish, which upsets me...

However, my lighting is a 250W Sunpod HQI. The corals are doing fantastic...my frogspawn is growing mad quick.

I want to do more research before a clam purchase...want to make sure I understand their needs.

thanks

PS. Chem...what happened to your tank... I read somewhere that you lost 90% of your livestock???

 

[nanoreefer22]

How long was the 24g up before upgrading?

 

[NavyNano212]

A little over 2 years...about 30 months.

 

[Zuska]

ok go with a deresa or crocea clam.... crocea clams are the hardiest... if you want to try that first. one problem all these clams will out grow your tank... so you can get something small up to 4-5 inches... a baby clam might die off quick. and your fish arent eating so dont know about that...

 

[NavyNano212]

ok go with a deresa or crocea clam.... crocea clams are the hardiest... if you want to try that first. one problem all these clams will out grow your tank... so you can get something small up to 4-5 inches... a baby clam might die off quick. and your fish arent eating so dont know about that...

My Citron's were not eating...but I have fed them some chopped up blackworms, and that seemed to work a little. The others eat just fine. However, why would that affect the clam?
Just curious. Thanks.

 

[LeslieS]

My yellow clown goby seems to pick at the sps polyps - maybe that is what your citron goby is doing? Mine also likes cyclopeeze.