clam in nano question

[Fireworm]

I have a 10g set up for my daughter. I have 2x32wPC on there for lighting, running 2 50/50 bulbs. is that enough for a dersa or a lesser light clam. I have plenty of room for a crocea, but I am not sure if I have enough light for that.

 

[crvz]

Definitely not enough for a crocea, and the derasa is probably borderline at best. Personally, I wouldnt add the clam to a tank that small, both because of how large it can get (20") and how challenging it may become to keep the water parameters in check (you'll be surprised how quickly they can deplete calcium and alkalinity).

 

[betamed]

might be enough light for a derasa or squamosa but tank is too small.

 

[Fireworm]

I wouldn't keep it in there for ever. It would get to my 90 sooner or later.

 

[crvz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13888229#post13888229 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fireworm
I wouldn't keep it in there for ever. It would get to my 90 sooner or later.

In that case, give it a whirl. Get a blue squamosa, those are cheap.

 

[Fireworm]

Would be nice.

 

[Genetics]

Nice avatar. The major risk you run with a clam in a nano would be the incredible shift in water parameters over the course of a day or two. They will deplete your calcium incredibly quickly. Once this dips they can die rather quickly. I would recommend staying away from the idea unless you have a constant method of calcium addition, such as a calcium reactor.

 

[12gallonbaby]

I have a corcea and a derasa in a 12 gallon and my water level changes a lot and I only dose about once a week. It can be done. My clams dont really suck too much alk/calc in a week. I have had my crocea for about 6months and my derasa for about 4months. Don't give up and I have found that it depends on the clam and the person who is taking care of it. Go ahead and try for it.

 

[Wind]

I was reading the stickies about the clam, but no indication on max or potential sizing in aqua culture. Any suggestion?

Thanks.

 

[Fireworm]

I plan on getting at least one after the holidays to try. The one LFS said he was going to have some smaller ones in again this week or next.

 

[mluna785]

If you are going to try it I wouldn't get a really small one. I'd try to get one that's at least 3-4 inches otherwise you'll have to feed it phytoplankton all the time, that'll end up being a problem especially in a nano.

 

[ezcompany]

phytoplankton feeding being necessary for the clam's survival, though beneficial, is a myth that's been proved.

 

[mluna785]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13955797#post13955797 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezcompany
phytoplankton feeding being necessary for the clam's survival, though beneficial, is a myth that's been proved.

Really? Could you post a link to some more in-depth reading on this.

BTW I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm just curious.

 

[Fireworm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13955540#post13955540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mluna785
If you are going to try it I wouldn't get a really small one. I'd try to get one that's at least 3-4 inches otherwise you'll have to feed it phytoplankton all the time, that'll end up being a problem especially in a nano.

I tried a tiny one before and got burnt on the idea of raising the little guy. I kept him for about 2 months before he gave up the battle. I will not make that mistake again. The LFS I get my clams from never gets them under 2.5-3" I have had good success with those. I have 3 of them that I have had now for over 2 years

 

[Fireworm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13955797#post13955797 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezcompany
phytoplankton feeding being necessary for the clam's survival, though beneficial, is a myth that's been proved.

Just want to verify that I understand you on this. You do not need to phyto feeding correct?

I heard on one of the Caflo seminars I think that this was a myth. I can't remember where I heard it for sure, but I remember listening to it. It has just been over a year or better.