Electric Blue Clams

Scuba Kid · 07-08-2005, 02:07 PM

when i bought my electric blue clam for my reef tank, i was told that we needed to prop it on top of a rock, about 3/4 of the way to the top so that it could get more light. however, i always see clams on the sand bottom when i look at other reef tanks at our local fish stores, in magazines, etc. is it necessary for the clam to be this close to the top and on rocks or can i put it in the sand where it is safe and will not be able to fall down?

redpaulhus · 07-08-2005, 03:40 PM

Depends on the species of clam - some do better on hard substrates, some on sand.

I don't have my copy of Fenner/Calfo's Inverts with me here, or I'd be able to fill in details (I always forget which prefer which).

Scuba Kid · 07-10-2005, 02:56 PM

anyone else know anything?

hail_sniper · 07-10-2005, 04:53 PM

the clam will "grab" onto the rock in time, so dont worry too much about it falling, it really depends if the clam requires light more than food on the placement, just make sure you feed the tankj with plankton daily so i cant get fed well

Scuba Kid · 07-11-2005, 02:33 PM

he has been grabbing on, but he still manages to fall. and i feed him phytoplankton every other day.

redpaulhus · 07-11-2005, 08:05 PM

sorry, I meant to get back to you sooner - according to WWM :

Quote:

Tridacna derasa, Tridacna squamosa, and Tridacna gigas are best placed on sandy substrate, whereas Tridacna crocea and Tridacna maxima should be placed in the rock work. Take notice of the currents in your aquarium, because most Tridacnid clams do not like strong water movement. Tridacna maxima and Tridacnid crocea can tolerate relatively stronger currents.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3.../Clam_care.htm

Scuba Kid · 07-11-2005, 08:33 PM

thanks very much!

07-08-2005, 02:07 PM	#1
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	Electric Blue Clams when i bought my electric blue clam for my reef tank, i was told that we needed to prop it on top of a rock, about 3/4 of the way to the top so that it could get more light. however, i always see clams on the sand bottom when i look at other reef tanks at our local fish stores, in magazines, etc. is it necessary for the clam to be this close to the top and on rocks or can i put it in the sand where it is safe and will not be able to fall down? __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

07-10-2005, 02:56 PM	#3
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	anyone else know anything? __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

07-10-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
hail_sniper The Frugal Reefer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Downey, Ca Posts: 195	the clam will "grab" onto the rock in time, so dont worry too much about it falling, it really depends if the clam requires light more than food on the placement, just make sure you feed the tankj with plankton daily so i cant get fed well __________________ Sam H. Member of MASLAC 30gal reef 90gal planning

07-11-2005, 02:33 PM	#5
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	he has been grabbing on, but he still manages to fall. and i feed him phytoplankton every other day. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

07-11-2005, 08:33 PM	#7
Scuba Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,225	thanks very much! __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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redpaulhus fishgeek Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Age: 38 Posts: 478	Depends on the species of clam - some do better on hard substrates, some on sand. I don't have my copy of Fenner/Calfo's Inverts with me here, or I'd be able to fill in details (I always forget which prefer which).

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