THE OFFICIAL TRIDACNID CLAM THREAD

[Cameron6796]

I saw it with my own eyes i was with my sister and she wanted to see them... Yep that's right i rubbed off on my sister, she thought my tank talk was annoying now she actually pays attention

 

If they weren't 7" they had to be 6"

[Maxxumless]

 

HII!!!! THank you for registering!!! I like you because you have a Pacific Cultured farmed Crocea!!! THose are my all time favorite clams these days, as i am having great success with them. What is so great about these clams is that usually farmed clams come in @ 1 - 2 inches, but these girls are arriving at 3 and 4 inches. Even though Crocea clams have long been considered more difficult to keep than Maxima clams, these Croceas are doing bettter than most of my maximas.

I am also intrigued because you do not skim or run GFO, so I definitely want to keep an eye on your clam!!!! Good score.

-Z

 

 

TY... Already running into a problem. The clam looks & acts normally but in the last day hasn't been fully opening. I watched the tank more closely this afternoon and I think I know why. The larger ocellaris clown has been irritating it by hovering a couple of millimeters above the mantel every few minutes. The poor clam is opening and closing like fifteen times every few minutes. I really don't like this clown one bit and am going to try to pull it out while its sleeping tonight. It has been a constant irritation to all the inhabitants as she chooses a new host every hour. She irritates the anchor & open brain coral constantly and even gets pissed at the wavemaker/PH each power cycle. Everything that moves in the tank get's her attention and she'll race over to it and hover around it, eyeing it, and will often take a pecks. I haven't seen her bite the clam, but she regularly tries to 'clean' detritus from the corals. Ocellaris used to be my all time favorite fish...

[ZephNYC]

 

 

HII!!!! THank you for registering!!! I like you because you have a Pacific Cultured farmed Crocea!!! THose are my all time favorite clams these days, as i am having great success with them. What is so great about these clams is that usually farmed clams come in @ 1 - 2 inches, but these girls are arriving at 3 and 4 inches. Even though Crocea clams have long been considered more difficult to keep than Maxima clams, these Croceas are doing bettter than most of my maximas.

I am also intrigued because you do not skim or run GFO, so I definitely want to keep an eye on your clam!!!! Good score.

-Z

 

 

TY... Already running into a problem. The clam looks & acts normally but in the last day hasn't been fully opening. I watched the tank more closely this afternoon and I think I know why. The larger ocellaris clown has been irritating it by hovering a couple of millimeters above the mantel every few minutes. The poor clam is opening and closing like fifteen times every few minutes. I really don't like this clown one bit and am going to try to pull it out while its sleeping tonight. It has been a constant irritation to all the inhabitants as she chooses a new host every hour. She irritates the anchor & open brain coral constantly and even gets pissed at the wavemaker/PH each power cycle. Everything that moves in the tank get's her attention and she'll race over to it and hover around it, eyeing it, and will often take a pecks. I haven't seen her bite the clam, but she regularly tries to 'clean' detritus from the corals. Ocellaris used to be my all time favorite fish...

 

I would get it out of there too. Every time clowns decide to host on a clam, its bad news. Except if that clam is a GIGAS.

[Maxxumless]

Nice photo

[Tamberav]

Okay, I am sure as soon as I "register" my clam, it will die. But here goes:

 

Tank is a 29g hex plumbed into 2 other tanks, estimated 70 gallons.

 

Species of clam? Maxima 5.5 inches.
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? Par38 for 1st 3 months, now a Reef Breeder Value LED
Clam depth in the tank in inches? ~ 11 inches
DOC level estimate? Unsure, if I had to guess, high due to overstocking and major overfeeding.
Do you skim? Yes
Do you run carbon? Yes, just a few tbs, passively in a sock.
Do you run GFO? No, I use macroalgae
Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No
Are you seeing new growth? Yes
Calcium/Alk Method? BRS ca/alk
Where and when did you get it? Aug 17th, originated from Pacific East Aquaculture
Do you purposely feed? No

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? 4g every couple weeks whenever I get around to it

Got nitrates ??? 10-15

 

Should also be noted, I use bio-pellets as part of my filtration.

 

[ZephNYC]

Okay, I am sure as soon as I "register" my clam, it will die. But here goes:

 

Tank is a 29g hex plumbed into 2 other tanks, estimated 70 gallons.

 

Species of clam? Maxima 5.5 inches.

Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? Par38 for 1st 3 months, now a Reef Breeder Value LED

Clam depth in the tank in inches? ~ 11 inches

DOC level estimate? Unsure, if I had to guess, high due to overstocking and major overfeeding.

Do you skim? Yes

Do you run carbon? Yes, just a few tbs, passively in a sock.

Do you run GFO? No, I use macroalgae

Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No

Are you seeing new growth? Yes

Calcium/Alk Method? BRS ca/alk

Where and when did you get it? Aug 17th, originated from Pacific East Aquaculture

Do you purposely feed? No

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? 4g every couple weeks whenever I get around to it

Got nitrates ??? 10-15

 

Should also be noted, I use bio-pellets as part of my filtration.

 

 

NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT!!!!!

These clams are the hardest to keep. I commend you on your dedication, and you will be hearing from me every month to check on it.

[ZephNYC]

Species of clam? Maxima

Lighting - blub, ballast and count? T5HO 6 x 24w (6700k, purple, 420nm x 2, 460nm x 2)

Clam depth in the tank in inches? 15"

DOC level estimate? not tested

Do you skim? No

Do you run carbon? Chemi Pure Elite

Do you run GFO? Chemi Pure Elite

Did you ever freshwater dip the clam? No

Are you seeing new growth? Yes

Calcium/Alk Method? Automatic dosing of Aquavitro products

Where and when did you get it? Big Al's Mississauga, Dec 2012

Do you purposely feed your clam(s) and what ? Not currently

 

Also worth mentioning: (Calm housed in 20g SPS Reef Tank)

 

Filtration? Eheim 2217 Canister Filter

UV Sterilizer? 9watt

Flow Devices? 2 of Vortech MP10wES

Surface Skimming? Tom Aquatics Surface Skimmer

 

The only photo I have currently (crappy cell pic from when clam was under LEDs)

 

 

UPDATE 05/11/2013:

 

Maxima is just getting in its 4th level of new scutes. Has been doing quite well, and has lost some blue and become much more gold since originally purchased. Continues to have a fantastic response/reaction to light. Placement is still at the bottom of the 20H near the front pane of glass; it seems to be content on staying there and has had its byssal threads attached since I originally posted him into this log.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THank you so much for the update. I always love to hear about maximas doing well and growing. Im not surprised as youre one of the skimmerless members.

[metrokat]

So, 6 months after I got the aquacultured Maxima from PEA, which has been happy and showing growth, I couldn't resist a new baby clam.

 

Species of clam? Maxima 1.5 inches
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? Hybrid 96W T5s, full spectrum LEDs capable of 800 PAR
Clam depth in the tank in inches? ~ 9 inches
DOC level estimate? High
Do you skim? Yes
Do you run carbon? Yes
Do you run GFO? Yes
Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No
Are you seeing new growth? BRand new purchase
Calcium/Alk Method? BRS ca/alk
Where and when did you get it? Nov 5th, LFS
Do you purposely feed? Yes

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? Meh, whenever I feel like it

Got nitrates ??? Yeah about 1-2ppm

 

This is Oreo, the big sister

[ZephNYC]

So, 6 months after I got the aquacultured Maxima from PEA, which has been happy and showing growth, I couldn't resist a new baby clam.

 

Species of clam? Maxima 1.5 inches

Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? Hybrid 96W T5s, full spectrum LEDs capable of 800 PAR

Clam depth in the tank in inches? ~ 9 inches

DOC level estimate? High

Do you skim? Yes

Do you run carbon? Yes

Do you run GFO? Yes

Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No

Are you seeing new growth? BRand new purchase

Calcium/Alk Method? BRS ca/alk

Where and when did you get it? Nov 5th, LFS

Do you purposely feed? Yes

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? Meh, whenever I feel like it

Got nitrates ??? Yeah about 1-2ppm

 

 

This is Oreo, the big sister

I hate you!!!!

[metrokat]

Wutd I do?

[nut_hatch]

The clam lives in my 50 gallon cube. I got him as a baby clam and fed him phytoplankton until he was around an inch

 

Species of clam? Maxima
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? AI SOL blue led
Clam depth in the tank in inches? 8 inches
DOC level estimate? High
Do you skim? During the day only
Do you run carbon? Occasionally
Do you run GFO? No
Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No
Are you seeing new growth? Yes
Calcium/Alk Method? Water changes
Where and when did you get it? Aquapros in Glen Ellen IL around 1 1/2 years ago
Do you purposely feed? Yes

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? 10 gallons once a week

Got nitrates ??? Unknown

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[TheKleinReef]

Species of clam? T. Maxima (Gold)
Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6x39W (4x blue+, 1x Coral+, 1x Puple+)
Clam depth in the tank in inches? 12" from surface, 24" from light fixture
Do you skim: yes
Do you run carbon: Yes BRS ROX 0.8 passively (8tbsp)
Do you run GFO: Yes BRS HC GFO passively (7 tbsp)
Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam: no
Are you seeing new growth? Yes
Calcium/Alk Method: Hand dosing BRS soda ash & calcium chloride
Where and when did you get it? LFS (Beyond the Reef) on 9/22/2012 (423 days)
Do you purposely feed? once a week: phyto, azox, reef chili, and cyclopeeze

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedule: 5g once a week.

Got nitrates ??? <5ppm

 

 

 

i updated my info.

[Cameron6796]

Ugh u guys are so lucky, I want a tank... Christmas ??? Hopefully

[duncan-junkie]

Species of clam? ORA Gold Maxima
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? 24@ 72W Cree LED- 10RB,6NW,4CW,2UV,1R,1G
Clam depth in the tank in inches? 20"
DOC level estimate? low -Unsure?
Do you skim? Sure do!!
Do you run carbon? For Sho
Do you run GFO? Every now and again
Did you ever freshwater dip. Hell nah
Are you seeing new growth? Nope, I just got it 2 days ago
Calcium/Alk Method? 2 Part BRS
Where and when did you get it? Saltwaterfish.com
Do you purposely feed ? Nah.....I might try to one day

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedule: 5g once a week.

Got nitrates ??? <4ppm

Sorry for the poo'y pic....

[GHill762]

Registry entry #2

 

Species of clam? Maxima

Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? Reefbreefers photon 24 led

Clam depth in the tank in inches? Sand bed for now

DOC level estimate? Low-medium if I had to guess

Do you skim? Yes

Do you run carbon? Yes

Do you run GFO? No, phosguard

Did you ever freshwater dipped the clam? No

Are you seeing new growth? Not yet

Calcium/Alk Method? 2 part brightwell

Where and when did you get it? Pacific eastaquaculture, today

Do you purposely feed? No

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? Maybe once a month

Got nitrates ? Ran out of nitrate tests. It's on my list.

 

Stock photo

 

5 minutes after plopping in the tank

 

Edit, had to show it under whites only. Freaking sex.

[ZephNYC]

Yea baby!!! That's what I'm talking about! Sweet clams!! I apologize for my hiatus, I have been limited to phone posting, but that will be resolved as soon as Santa gets his fat butt over here.

I'm looking forward to updating the registry, and have ELEVEN new clams of my own to add. 1 crocea, I Squamosa, and 9 Maximas. I have PEA on speed dial!

[ZephNYC]

In the next week or so Pacific East Aquaculture will be posting something we have not seen in almost a decade. Red Sea Maximas. Everyone knows that Anything pulled from the Red Sea is always top TOP shelf. They arrived this morning and are in stock. also large 5-6 inch Polynesian Maximas will be posted the first week of January.

[GHill762]

In the next week or so Pacific East Aquaculture will be posting something we have not seen in almost a decade. Red Sea Maximas. Everyone knows that Anything pulled from the Red Sea is always top TOP shelf. They arrived this morning and are in stock. also large 5-6 inch Polynesian Maximas will be posted the first week of January.

I saw that on reefbuilders.. very cool.

[ZephNYC]

Make that 15 years!!! It has been 15 years since Red sea Maximas have been available to the hobby.

[amored]

 

 

 

Species of clam? Crocea
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? MaxSpect Razor 16K
Clam depth in the tank in inches? 10"
DOC level estimate? ( dont worry almost nobody can answer this) don't know what this is...
Do you skim? No
Do you run carbon? Yes
Do you run GFO? Yes
Did you ever freshwater dip the clam? No
Are you seeing new growth? Not yet (just got it)
Calcium/Alk Method? Dosing aquavitro calcium and alk as needed.
Where and when did you get it? A week ago, DD
Do you purposely feed ? No

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? 30% RO/DI aquavitro salinity weekly

Got nitrates ??? .5ppm (salifert kit)

[ZephNYC]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Species of clam? Crocea
Lighting - bulb, ballast and count? MaxSpect Razor 16K
Clam depth in the tank in inches? 10"
DOC level estimate? ( dont worry almost nobody can answer this) don't know what this is...
Do you skim? No
Do you run carbon? Yes
Do you run GFO? Yes
Did you ever freshwater dip the clam? No
Are you seeing new growth? Not yet (just got it)
Calcium/Alk Method? Dosing aquavitro calcium and alk as needed.
Where and when did you get it? A week ago, DD
Do you purposely feed ? No

Most importantly !!!!! Water changing schedual ???? 30% RO/DI aquavitro salinity weekly

Got nitrates ??? .5ppm (salifert kit)

 

Ahhhhh!!! You have a very sweet Pacific Cultured Crocea. I have several of them doing very very well. Thanks for joining in,

[basser1]

Absolutely awesome clams.....

[ZephNYC]

< in my best Elvis impersonation>

 

"Thank you.....thank you very much."

[ward827]

My goodness, when you put 'em all together (instead of just 1 like most of us) it takes it to a whole other level!!!

 

Awesome Zeph! If you think you have too many, I can house one for ya!

[ZephNYC]

My goodness, when you put 'em all together (instead of just 1 like most of us) it takes it to a whole other level!!!

 

Awesome Zeph! If you think you have too many, I can house one for ya!

 

Wait till you see all 40. 1 clam per gallon.