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12-04-2005, 06:53 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: australia,Gold coast
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should i get a clam?
i'm thinking of buying a clam for my reef and i just want to no if they are difficult to mantain (if they are hardy or difficult to keep?) do they go we'll under MH and flourescent lighting? do they require perfect water conditions and their feeding habits/
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12-04-2005, 07:17 PM
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Clam's are right up ther with SPS standard's of keeping,they like nice clean water and strong Mh light is good for them, small one's will require DT's to be feed to them quite often.What's your setup?
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Last edited by Casey; 12-04-2005 at 09:54 PM.
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12-04-2005, 07:25 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Hi
Yes water quality is important and calcium is important too.Alot of the clams ,do need Mh but not all!I have Pc lighting and have two clams and I love them,they help filter your water and if you get one bigger then4" you don't have to hand feed them!
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12-04-2005, 11:02 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: australia,Gold coast
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can they be fed "brine shrimp?
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12-04-2005, 11:04 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: australia,Gold coast
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YES THAT MEANS I CAN GET ONE!. Casey, what does DT's stand for??
thanks
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12-05-2005, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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12-05-2005, 11:05 AM
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No they really love the Phyto,just remember if you have strong Mh lights and buy one 3" and over you dont need to feed anything,just the small one's need it because of there small mantle's.
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12-05-2005, 06:49 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: australia,Gold coast
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but is it still good to feed the older ones DT's?
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12-05-2005, 06:51 PM
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I dont,but dont see why it would hurt so go for it,just remember it pollutes the tank with pho and Nitrates.
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12-06-2005, 12:28 PM
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Whuch' you need?
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Clean water? why would they want clean water if they filter feed (in addition to photosynthesis)?
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12-06-2005, 12:31 PM
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They filter feed on DTS and suck up Nitrates not dirt or detritus.
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12-08-2005, 03:45 PM
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Tune In Tokyo!
Join Date: Oct 2004
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will they eat zooplankton?
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12-08-2005, 03:46 PM
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I would think I always feed Phytoplankton.
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12-12-2005, 01:15 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Live Oak, Florida
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HI!
I heard that if a clam dies in the tank it instantly pollutes the tank and pretty much kills everything in it. Is this true?
I certainly hope not, cause I would love to have a nice clam or 2 in my 55g.
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12-12-2005, 02:21 PM
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Not true Kandy,I have lost several before.If you notice one dead just remove it asap.
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