Full Version: New derasa clam
Just picked up my first clam. Anything I should pay extra attention to besides the usual calc supplementation on proper lighting?
just watch nass around that beaut. had one just like ir and the nass killed it after about 6 weeks in the tank.
QUOTE (treygarz @ Oct 19 2009, 08:43 PM) 
Just picked up my first clam. Anything I should pay extra attention to besides the usual calc supplementation on proper lighting?
yea that and the fact they get to get around 16inches.......
things to watch for
1) pryamid snails around mantle edges and foot (check at night after the lights have been off for awhile)
2) gaping (intake siphon stretching to edges of shell)
3) bleaching
4) stretching out (to get more light)
5) reaction to movement (healthy clam should be very reactive to changes in light/shadow)
6) new shell growth (healthy clam should also have white layer of new shell growing)
can't think of anymore offhand but keep an eye on your params
1) pryamid snails around mantle edges and foot (check at night after the lights have been off for awhile)
2) gaping (intake siphon stretching to edges of shell)
3) bleaching
4) stretching out (to get more light)
5) reaction to movement (healthy clam should be very reactive to changes in light/shadow)
6) new shell growth (healthy clam should also have white layer of new shell growing)
can't think of anymore offhand but keep an eye on your params
That's nice 
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