clam proximity
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hi guys,
i come from asia, so our coral and clam shipment might come from different collection grounds compared to you guys in the states...
you guys have access to much nicer maximas than in asia...but in asia, croceas are much much easier to come by...i guess its the geographical differences.
some of these brilliant croceas i only bought them for as low as USD$10, whereas i see similar croceas being sold in USA clam online stores for as high as USD$40 - $60....
but ultra maximas here in asia is rare and expensive.....costing from USD$60 to even USD$100 whenever there are shipments of ultra maxima...
i know this is a predominantly states based forum, i hope you guys dun mind a few asian guys like me sticking around here and there....
this forum is very comprehensive and informative, i always rely on the search engine to seek answers to my questions instead of posting questions...
but i haven't come across any questions with regards to clams proximity, that's why i posted it....hope it doesn't come across to the experts as a silly question
i come from asia, so our coral and clam shipment might come from different collection grounds compared to you guys in the states...
you guys have access to much nicer maximas than in asia...but in asia, croceas are much much easier to come by...i guess its the geographical differences.
some of these brilliant croceas i only bought them for as low as USD$10, whereas i see similar croceas being sold in USA clam online stores for as high as USD$40 - $60....
but ultra maximas here in asia is rare and expensive.....costing from USD$60 to even USD$100 whenever there are shipments of ultra maxima...
i know this is a predominantly states based forum, i hope you guys dun mind a few asian guys like me sticking around here and there....
this forum is very comprehensive and informative, i always rely on the search engine to seek answers to my questions instead of posting questions...
but i haven't come across any questions with regards to clams proximity, that's why i posted it....hope it doesn't come across to the experts as a silly question
ADS
New member
The clam proximity is not a problem. Mantles touching is not a problem either-they will move if unhappy.
Your system is impressive as well as efficient. Clams have been utilized in aquaculture and 'in homes' as filters with great success.
I've heard about 100+ clams providing filtration for large systems.
As long as the parameters and bioload will support them-it should work well.
Adam
Your system is impressive as well as efficient. Clams have been utilized in aquaculture and 'in homes' as filters with great success.
I've heard about 100+ clams providing filtration for large systems.
As long as the parameters and bioload will support them-it should work well.
Adam
MiddletonMark
Premium Member
roidan said:i know this is a predominantly states based forum, i hope you guys dun mind a few asian guys like me sticking around here and there....
this forum is very comprehensive and informative, i always rely on the search engine to seek answers to my questions instead of posting questions...
Roidan ... I think this forum is better with you contributing.
We want you here!
I think you could probably answer quite a few questions for people here. I also try to search for new things - so I am reading your post and watching what smarter people than I will say.
I'd love to have you post more, as the livestock is much different than what we get, and it is obvious you have a couple very beautiful tanks. Really amazing ... great job!
thanks mark for your warmest welcome 
i can't say i have alot to offer to this clam forum as my first clam was gotten only 2 years ago and i am sure there are reefers here that have gotten clams for decades....
but basically, i have been diligently keeping my calcium around 400-420ppm and DKH around 8 to 9
I have been using kalkwasser, calcium and carbonate powders to maintan these parameters.....and doing my Salifert tests diligently every week without fail..
I may add a calcium reactor in a couple of months time....but as i am not into SPS, it did not really hit me that i needed a calcium reactor badly....but now i may consider a calcium reactor for more stable calcium and alkalinity readings compared to variations when i do manual dosing
i can't say i have alot to offer to this clam forum as my first clam was gotten only 2 years ago and i am sure there are reefers here that have gotten clams for decades....
but basically, i have been diligently keeping my calcium around 400-420ppm and DKH around 8 to 9
I have been using kalkwasser, calcium and carbonate powders to maintan these parameters.....and doing my Salifert tests diligently every week without fail..
I may add a calcium reactor in a couple of months time....but as i am not into SPS, it did not really hit me that i needed a calcium reactor badly....but now i may consider a calcium reactor for more stable calcium and alkalinity readings compared to variations when i do manual dosing
i benefitted alot from Minh Nguyen's posts and information on freshwater dips and bacteria infection over here as well as other forums in the net...
i have been dipping new clams faithfully for about 20 mins and place them in my sump tank which is lit by 3 tubes of ATI 54W T5 sunpro
and once they recover and open fully and seem to adapt well, then i certify them as completely qualified to join the rest of the clams...hehe
i never loss a new clam due to dipping...but i had a few isolated clams dying along the way...and i deduce the damage to the byssal gland as the main culprit..
as much as i try to get clams on rock, most clams here come without rocks and some even without visible byssal glands....collection techniques may be in question here...but the clams are too beautiful not to buy and i hope those with byssal damage do recover in my system
i have been dipping new clams faithfully for about 20 mins and place them in my sump tank which is lit by 3 tubes of ATI 54W T5 sunpro
and once they recover and open fully and seem to adapt well, then i certify them as completely qualified to join the rest of the clams...hehe
i never loss a new clam due to dipping...but i had a few isolated clams dying along the way...and i deduce the damage to the byssal gland as the main culprit..
as much as i try to get clams on rock, most clams here come without rocks and some even without visible byssal glands....collection techniques may be in question here...but the clams are too beautiful not to buy and i hope those with byssal damage do recover in my system
Roidan-
Your clams are beautiful.Pics 1 and 3 are incredible.I have a similar set-up for my clam tank.It's a 30G breeder(36"X18"X13)with a 4" DSB and a 150W DE pendant.I really like your idea of running it off the main tank-one less tank to add supplements to.
MDP-Is your tank 5' square and 45" tall or is that metric?
Your clams are beautiful.Pics 1 and 3 are incredible.I have a similar set-up for my clam tank.It's a 30G breeder(36"X18"X13)with a 4" DSB and a 150W DE pendant.I really like your idea of running it off the main tank-one less tank to add supplements to.
MDP-Is your tank 5' square and 45" tall or is that metric?
Hi MDP, great to hear from you from the land of the rising sun...
I am from a tiny dot in asia......look at the map and you should be able to guess....
a vibrant dot in the middle of asia ...or rather, south east asia
how are clams and other corals / equipment in japan? i always envy the states for their abundance and ease of getting whatever one wants....
I am from a tiny dot in asia......look at the map and you should be able to guess....
a vibrant dot in the middle of asia ...or rather, south east asia
how are clams and other corals / equipment in japan? i always envy the states for their abundance and ease of getting whatever one wants....
rmendis
Premium Member
Beautiful collection of clams, rodian! Great idea plumbing it to the main tank. I've often wondered if a clam "refugium" would make a good natural filter.
I don't think the proximity of the clams to each other will be a problem. Check out the attached photo of how close some clams got in a Japanese reef (not mine).
I don't think the proximity of the clams to each other will be a problem. Check out the attached photo of how close some clams got in a Japanese reef (not mine).
hi klasiksb,
my set up has been progressively upsized since 2 years ago....
upgrading a little at a time, from 2 ft to 4 ft to finally this 6ft...i hope it stays permanent...moving stuff from one tank to another is a lot of work and stress....
this 6ft itself is a few months old....some stuff in there have been with me ever since 2 years ago or months back....steadily adding more stuff along the way whenever i upsized my system
Nitrate levels using salifert is 0 on the high resolution test and using the low resolution method by looking through the side of the vial...probably 0.2 to 0.5 PPM
i do not know if it can be conclusive to assume that my nitrates are held low by the clams or by the macroalgae in my sump under reverse photo period
probably both...or maybe my efficient ev240 skimmer is exporting alot of gunk before given chance to break down
my set up has been progressively upsized since 2 years ago....
upgrading a little at a time, from 2 ft to 4 ft to finally this 6ft...i hope it stays permanent...moving stuff from one tank to another is a lot of work and stress....
this 6ft itself is a few months old....some stuff in there have been with me ever since 2 years ago or months back....steadily adding more stuff along the way whenever i upsized my system
Nitrate levels using salifert is 0 on the high resolution test and using the low resolution method by looking through the side of the vial...probably 0.2 to 0.5 PPM
i do not know if it can be conclusive to assume that my nitrates are held low by the clams or by the macroalgae in my sump under reverse photo period
probably both...or maybe my efficient ev240 skimmer is exporting alot of gunk before given chance to break down
