Clam

[Szwalla]

How long should a tank be established before adding one to the enviroment?

 

[ri]

I've heard 6+ months.

ri

 

[dyeman]

I had my tank set up for about 6 months when I bought one. Crocea clam is doing great here it is 8 months later. Added a Derasa 2 months ago.

 

[Szwalla]

Do any fish nip at it?

 

[Szwalla]

Uh-oh. I don't think I can have one. I have read (correct me if I'm wrong) that gobies and clowns will nip at them.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Depends on the type of clown and/or goby. But, my tank was looking pretty stable after 3 months so I tried a small crocea (3-5 inch). did fine, still looks great 4mos after that. Now I've got a small derasa (2-3in), a small squamosa (2-3 in) and a bigger Ultra Crocea(5-6in). All doing great. No fish bother them, except my jawfish who always seems to tunnel under the large clam.

Also, be sure you have enough light.

 

[SVXH6]

just a quick question.... just got a new squamosa..... will it harm the clam to be touching anthelia?? the polyps gently rub against the clam he doesnt seem to mind but i was just wondering.. i mean i have seen clams touch LPS.. just wanted to check though.. Thanks..

 

[Stoller]

no problems

 

[Capt_Cully]

agree, my bigger crocea is right next to anthelia. absolutely no problem IME.

 

[SVXH6]

sweeet thanks guys..

 

[Kent E]

Nice clam stoller.

 

[dderue]

Nice pict. Stoller, colors are great!!

 

[filly469075]

hi Stoller, what kind of clam is that in the pic?
thanks filly

 

[Stoller]

thanks everyone!
derasa - 9 months old in the tank under 260W of PC has grown about 1.5" larger in that amount of time.