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THE OFFICIAL TRIDACNID CLAM THREAD


ZephNYC

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i noticed my derasa clam developed holes in its mantle, what is it, and how do i heal it?

It's a bacterial infection in the mantle. I have seen this in many deresa clams, but only once on a maxima. Also just once on a gigas that was dying from pm disease. I have cured them with 20 minute melafix dips either in fresh or saltwater. Don't treat the display tank.

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Zeph, I'm moving my purple crocea from the halide lit frag tank (2x250w) to my display (6x39w t5) is there any advice t9 ensure a smooth transition?

Since you are going from high intensity lighting to lower intensity there is nothing to do but keep your fingers crossed and pray . Lol!

Don't get me wrong it should do just fine.

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It's a bacterial infection in the mantle. I have seen this in many deresa clams, but only once on a maxima. Also just once on a gigas that was dying from pm disease. I have cured them with 20 minute melafix dips either in fresh or saltwater. Don't treat the display tank.

ill pick some up tomarrow, will it be ok till then?

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ill pick some up tomarrow, will it be ok till then?

one never knows, but it's the best you can do. One day shouldn't make much a difference. Also there is a special melafix for marine life, but don't fall for it, it's the same active chemical as the regular melafix.
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Really? I find this very intriguing. My current Crocea is bright blue with purple and violet highlights. So if this estimation is correct, the colors will blend in and probably be a solid undefined blue, is that correct?

Sorry for the late response, I posted that gigas pic in a hurry this morning and didn't read the previous post.

So yes, it's true. I've seem many full grown 6 inch Croceas, but I've never seen one with sharp detailed patterns, far from actually. I won't go as far as to say they don't exist, but I've never seen one.

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My boy Jake, infatuated with his new betta's, I LOVE it!

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my young son sometimes tries to catch my fresh fish either that or go swimming haha

 

 

on another note, i dipped my derasa and it seams the holes are already healing

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my young son sometimes tries to catch my fresh fish either that or go swimming haha on another note, i dipped my derasa and it seams the holes are already healing
Yay!!! I get so excited about cures that actually work.

 

Bettas are awesome such an under rated fish. I have mine trained to take food from my hands
Betas are extremely interesting fish to me. The endless variety of color patterns, double tails, half moons, crown tails, etc. when I had my business we raised thousands of them and would pay homeless people to do water changes on jars 24/7. They are awesome, you're right,
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After a massive 50th anniversary party, drunk because it was my cheat day from my diet, I past this Bloomingdales window at 2 Am and thought I was dreaming.....

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The clam shells are 3 - 4 feet long, its huge.

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You still have that lonely guy on top of your fridge?

He's in the bed room now. He's 4 years old which is wayyyy old for a beta.

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What what what?!

was more like ####, ####, ####. saw it gaping a couple nights ago. My new derasa isn't lookin so hot either.

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was more like ####, ####, ####. saw it gaping a couple nights ago. My new derasa isn't lookin so hot either.

 

Man that sucks :(

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Can any of you post several clam business's that you trust to buy from ?

I've been searching Pacific East Aquaculture and Dr. Fosters & Smith.

 

At least they have WYSIWYG, unlike That Fish Place.

 

It will be much appreciated !

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Can any of you post several clam business's that you trust to buy from ?

I've been searching Pacific East Aquaculture and Dr. Fosters & Smith.

 

At least they have WYSIWYG, unlike That Fish Place.

 

It will be much appreciated !

 

Zeph posted a list. Maybe earlier in this thread?

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