clam feeding question

[amheck]

Hi, I got my first clam - a 2" derasa. It's been in the tank a few days, so I decided it was time for the first feeding.

I took the clam out and put it in a small tupperware full of tank water and added a cap full of DT's. Its been sitting for about 45 minutes. But the water still is very green. Should I leave the clam in until the water is clear, or should I just put the clam back in the tank now?

Also, is there a cheaper alternative to DT's that you guys use. The bottle I bought was $18 or so, and while that's not super expensive, it's going to start adding up seeing as how the stuff expires in March.

Thanks!
Aaron

 

[mbbuna]

all you really need to add is just enough for the water to be just tinted green.i would put the clam back in the tank. the only cheeper way that i know of is to grow your own.

 

[amheck]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I put him back in. The water was getting a little chilly and I didn't want to shock him too bad with the tmp. differences.

On a side note, is feeding 2x per week with DT's ok? Or more or less?

Aaron

 

[mbbuna]

2 or 3 times a week should be fine