Acclimating clams.

[Snowsrfr]

I've got a crocea floating in a bag in my tank that I just brought home. Does anybody have a link or a quick break down of the best way to acclimate my clam? I've never had any luck with croceas so I'm hoping maybe more careful acclimation will help me out. Thanks.

 

[Bebo77]

what are your water parameters... most important thing with clams is Calcium and Alk.. what are your levels for those 2 things.... i acclimate a clam like i do fish.. drip acclimate in a bag in the sump until the bag is full then i place it in the tank...

 

[Snowsrfr]

Ca is 425
Alk is 9.0

 

[Bebo77]

you should be ok alk is a little high but not by much...

keep temp stable and the clam should be fine... i would think..

 

[deepbelow]

if you test the water it is in and test your water. the further they are a part the longer/slower you will want to acclimate them. good luck

B

 

[deepbelow]

one more thing, it is more than just calc and alk differences.


B

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8012757#post8012757 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deepbelow
one more thing, it is more than just calc and alk differences.


B

drip acclimation has worked for all 5 of my clams... and you need to maintian proper alk and calcium levels.. not acclimate to them.

 

[deepbelow]

wow, people just dont read very clearly before posting do they. lol

B