Imbedded Clam question.

[aviator300]

I'm going to order live rock from "Gulf Live Rock" for a small 5 gal tank. I'm aware that this vendor sends some great aqua cultured rock with tons of life on each piece. I ordered from them about 2 years ago and received rock with an embedded clam (unk variety) and a red cylindrical growth (that looked like a miniature hot dog) I think it may have been a sea cucumber. I didn't know any better so I removed and discarded them'

 

Anyway, if I get rock with a clam on it, will it live in the 5 gal tank with a Mini Tide over it or should I remove it. If I leave it, how should I care for it?

[jedimasterben]

There are no giant clams from the Atlantic or Gulf, they are filter feeders.

[ndrobey]

Caring for a Florida clam is easy: do nothing. It will take care of itself.

[aviator300]

There are no giant clams from the Atlantic or Gulf, they are filter feeders.

Hey Benny Boy. You know I'm not talkin bout this.

http://a-z-animals.com/animals/giant-clam/

[cruiZe]

so you mean one of these little guys? I have one that showed up- It snaps shut if you bump it, been there for years. No caring needed. If you get quality live rock that remains wet, you likely will not see ammonia and it will live.

 

[Mariaface]

Filter feeding clams. I like to add some phyto and bacteria for them; I have small green ones that have tucked themselves away into the corners. There was a red/purple one stuck to my return pump that's probably hiding in my tank somewhere, too.