mr. bojangsjang
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Is it possible to keep clams in planted tanks? Since planted tanks need at least measurable amounts of phosphates, and some nitrates i dont think a clam would survive in one, but im curious to see if it can be done.
clams in planted tanks?
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graveyardworm
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Clams are found in lagoon areas in the wild alongside seagrass so I dont see why you couldnt keep one in your seagrass tank. Seagrass doesnt need measurable amounts of phosphates to survive, just a small constant supply. I belive in the wild when phosphates reach measurable levels ( talking about hobbyist kits here ) thats when the micro and macroalgae come in and outcompete the seagrasses.
Brock Fluharty
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Well, croceas need MH's, and that could cause the plants to either melt, or grow completely out of control, and kill the clam. Maximas do well under MH's, but I keep mine under T5's, which also grows macro like nuts. I guess it would be possible if you kept your macro pruned. Clams like >8 Nitrite (or was it Nitrate...), i'm sure that plants like more.
graveyardworm
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I have maintained up to 5 ppm nitrate in my system which also houses a clam with no ill effects. I feed my fish daily which provides adequate phosphates ( its always undetectable ) for my macros and Thallasia. Seagrass are found in very shallow water and should have no problem with MH lighting.
Brock Fluharty
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Sorry, I meant <8. Lol, very bad mistake to make when your giving advice for someone to use with their $60 clam...
3D-Reef
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Thanks!
That picture was taken preturtle grass,So it would have been 11-25-2001.
A word of caution.The large clam did fine untill I put the smaller one in (to the left of the big one). It didn't last but a few days. Looking back on it I think the bristle worms got a taste of clam and liked it.Because it wasn't long and they ate the big one from the inside out.
So I'll leave it up to you,as too,if it is safe or not.
Clay
That picture was taken preturtle grass,So it would have been 11-25-2001.
A word of caution.The large clam did fine untill I put the smaller one in (to the left of the big one). It didn't last but a few days. Looking back on it I think the bristle worms got a taste of clam and liked it.Because it wasn't long and they ate the big one from the inside out.
So I'll leave it up to you,as too,if it is safe or not.
Clay
