HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 harry, i think we might be over-thinking this. you say the guy doesnt have great lighting for them where youre getting them, and youre intensiity is super high. they proabably just need some time to adjust to the higher intensity- you can essentially shock anything if you suddenly put too much light on them. Yeah you're probably right. In other news, I'm thinking if I want to pick up a few to sell/trade. Like buy a clam for $12, and trade it for a nice acro or brain coral Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 http://www.fishchannel.com/saltwater-aquariums/reefkeeping/lighting-tridacna-clams.aspx There we go Also, if you guys haven't picked up James Fatherree's book on giant clams, you totally should. http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Clams-Aquarium-James-Fatherree/dp/0978619404/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1434368295&sr=8-4&keywords=giant+clams&pebp=1434368339668&perid=68CDC3B0A16143DA909F Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 There we go Also, if you guys haven't picked up James Fatherree's book on giant clams, you totally should. http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Clams-Aquarium-James-Fatherree/dp/0978619404/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1434368295&sr=8-4&keywords=giant+clams&pebp=1434368339668&perid=68CDC3B0A16143DA909F Shit I want it, but too much $$. Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Shit I want it, but too much $$. Wait, what? You drop cash like it grows on a tree in your yard but you won't spend $35 to learn how to take care of your critters? Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 read it! my local library had it, and i poured over it in college before i got my first clam. i think thats one of my favorite parts of this hobby- the research. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Wait, what? You drop cash like it grows on a tree in your yard but you won't spend $35 to learn how to take care of your critters? What? No I don't........... And my critters aren't exactly suffering lol! Internet research is free Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 read it! my local library had it, and i poured over it in college before i got my first clam. i think thats one of my favorite parts of this hobby- the research. Ms. Whitelock said read it. You best do it or demerits! Internet research is only so good. You end up thinking you are sunburning your un-sunburnable clams. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Ms. Whitelock said read it. You best do it or demerits! Internet research is only so good. You end up thinking you are sunburning your un-sunburnable clams. Ouch! I'll see if I can get it online or kindle Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 speaking of- when are they shipping out today?? so exciting!!! also, will the shipping number tell me what time they'll arrive tuesday? i've never done overnight before- is it early morning??? Link to comment
charnelhouse Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 speaking of- when are they shipping out today?? so exciting!!! also, will the shipping number tell me what time they'll arrive tuesday? i've never done overnight before- is it early morning??? Overnight usually ends up on your normal delivery truck. It just gets on that truck a lot quicker . Meaning it will probably show up at the same time your deliveries normally do. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 speaking of- when are they shipping out today?? so exciting!!! also, will the shipping number tell me what time they'll arrive tuesday? i've never done overnight before- is it early morning??? Shipping today for tomorrow early delivery. I'll get the tracking and forward it to you as soon as it shipps Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Overnight usually ends up on your normal delivery truck. It just gets on that truck a lot quicker . Meaning it will probably show up at the same time your deliveries normally do. Unless the service purchased has a time guarantee, depending on the destination city they range from the default option to a paid option. Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 the rest of my existence this year has been at work from 6am to about 5pm, so i really have no idea what time "normally" packages show up. so. happy. clams! Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 JUST GOT THE TRACKING NUMBER! it's coming at 10:30 am. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 JUST GOT THE TRACKING NUMBER! it's coming at 10:30 am. Wow awesome! I just texted you the tracking information as well! 10:30 am? Awesome! That means the clams will be in transit less than 20 hours- not bad! Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 not bad at all. but do keep in mind the time difference. last couple days have been rough for me, so i'm happy to have something to look forward to! very exciting. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm sorry you've had a rough few days and I'm glad some clams are coming to give you a boost!!! Link to comment
Mom2many Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Happy Dendro! (From the NPS tank) I have finally had a little time to sit and go thru some of my computer stuff and caught up on your thread. They look great! Mine are finally eating in my tank now so I glued them in Sunday. I pray both ours continue to do well now! Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm sorry you've had a rough few days and I'm glad some clams are coming to give you a boost!!! Thanks, i'm excited too!! I have finally had a little time to sit and go thru some of my computer stuff and caught up on your thread. They look great! Mine are finally eating in my tank now so I glued them in Sunday. I pray both ours continue to do well now! awesome- im so glad yours pulled out of it too. did you find that the current had much effect on the polyp extension/opening? Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yep, that's the clam book I have and it's amazing and well written. LOVE It. Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 so im having an aptasia invasion. ill get the ones i can see tomorrow when my hands are in the tank, but im also cnsidering getting a peppermint shrimp. just worried that my pistol wont like that.... or the pep wont eat the aptasia... hm. what to do. Link to comment
righttirefire Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I use my test syringes. Microwave a coffee cup about 1/2 full of tank water for about 1:30. Fill syringe and blast. When it releases. Turkey baster! I have "special" cups, containers, utensils for tank use only... That would explain why the thanksgiving turkey seemed overly salty.... Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 never tried it that way Link to comment
righttirefire Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The turkey gets pretty salty. But if you like it salty I'm not here to judge Link to comment
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