Clam buying places?

[Heres_doe_]

Where did you guys buy your clams from? Post pictures

 

[reefing102]

I haven’t bought any clams from them but I’ve heard great things about Pacific East Aquaculture and their clams.

I’ve only bought clams from Petco (both of which died due to my own negligence not theirs)

 

[MtnDewMan]

I am leary about clams online for some reason. I got mine locally, not many local places have good selections anymore, but I found one here that had some decent clams recently.

 

[JohnL]

I purchased two from Algae Barn a couple months ago. Photos are in my tank build thread.

 

[shred5]

I have not purchased a clam in a while. I do agree with MtnDewMan somewhat about buying clams online because I have had clams die in shipping. Seeing is always better.

That said I would probably still buy online from a reputable source.

I have never bought from them but as mentioned above I have know allot of people to have had good luck with Dr Mac Pacific East Aquaculture.

John I believe Algae Barn caries ORA and Biota. I have had good luck with ORA but never tried a Biota clam.

ReefBuilders has a good video on the Biota clam farm:

Palau Once Again Has the Largest Giant Clam Farm in the World | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Giant clams are some of the most enigmatic creatures both on the reef, and in the aquarium. Over the years we've written countless stories about the multitude of species of Tridacna and Hippopus from…

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Clams are just so hard to get really healthy. I have picked them up right at Liveaquaria back in the day and had issues.
It is one of those things to where I have had a clam doing well for several years and introduce a new clam and loose both.
Once I get one healthy I do not add anymore.

 

[JohnL]

John I believe Algae Barn caries ORA and Biota. I have had good luck with ORA but never tried a Biota clam.

That's my understanding also David.