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01-08-2004, 03:13 PM
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Lab Monkey
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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I got a clam, what do I do?
Another local reefer decided to give me one of his clams just the other day. I know, lucky me.) The problem is that I never planned on getting a clam since I have a bunch of fish that are notorious clam stressors ( copperband butterfly & singapore angel in particular). So far the fish haven't bothered it and the clam looks good to me, but what do I know. I have it up fairly high in the tank under a 250W DE MH and in enough current to ruffle the mantle every 10s or so. I'll attach a pic at the bottom. The clam itself is about 3.5-4" long. I'm hoping to not have to dose any phyto. Anything else I should be aware of? (Ignore the brown algae in the pic. We're having a bit of a disagreement right now.)
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01-08-2004, 03:26 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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Sweet clam Barry just keep him up high like you have him and blast him with that light since he is over 3 in you should be ok with no phyto.congrats he looks great,keep an eye out for pyramid snail and make sure they dont get on him if you dont know what they are do a search for pyramid snails and good luck with him. 
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01-08-2004, 03:37 PM
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Lab Monkey
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Thanks Casey! I was thinking of getting a 6line just in case but I have these crazy brittlestars that try to eat any fish less than 2" long.
Any idea what type of clam it is and how do you tell?
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01-09-2004, 05:14 AM
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Probably a Maxima,I recommend Dan Knops book Giant Clams 
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01-09-2004, 08:50 AM
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Crazed Fish Whisperer
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Great color on him!
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01-09-2004, 09:06 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2003
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From what I can see of the shell and the mantel I think that's a 1st grade crocea.
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01-09-2004, 10:04 AM
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Alien i couldnt see it well enough to tell
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01-09-2004, 10:27 AM
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Lab Monkey
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Thanks guys! As you know, the colors are even better from the top. All the blue turns into a brilliant turquoise from that angle.
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01-10-2004, 04:33 PM
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Blacktip Shark
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Nice!!
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01-10-2004, 04:36 PM
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Lab Monkey
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Thanks! It's still doing well and the fish aren't bothering it.
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01-11-2004, 11:35 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2002
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From what I can see of the shell and the mantel I think that's a 1st grade crocea.
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I agree, 1st grade Tridacna Crocea
Nice looking clam
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01-11-2004, 11:41 PM
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Lab Monkey
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Thanks
What do the grades mean? I would say that compared with most clams it isn't super colorful but it blends in nicely with my rock.
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01-11-2004, 11:53 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: California
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Here is an example.
Maxima 1st Grade are nice clams but not as vibrent in color or pattens.
1st Picture is a Maxima 1st Grade.
2nd is a Maxima Ultra Grade.
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01-11-2004, 11:55 PM
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Little Fishy
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Maxima Ultra Grade
Hope this helps and I hope it was ok to shows this examples.
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01-11-2004, 11:56 PM
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Lab Monkey
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Ahh, I see. BTW they both look very nice to me.
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