Derasa Clams - Easy to Care For?

[TJDaddio]

Just started a reef tank and am in the process of looking into what fish/corals/critters I want.

Anyone have any background info on keeping those derasa clams? Easy to care for? Reef safe? Compatibility with other fish, hermit crabs, etc?

Any specific types that are better than others? Thanks!

 

[G4546]

There is an amazing amount of information reguarding the care of derasa clams on the net. They are indeed one of the more "easy going" clams we have Need a powerful light source They don't like fish that need many light feedings, by that I would include anthias By the way your avatar is Keep us updated on what you're doing

 

[Foody]

Read up before you stock your tank. Most of what I read says you will want your tank to be operational for 9months to a year, making certain your water parameters are steady and stable. Clams can be finicky when it comes to swings in your water parameters.

 

[ange062]

Read up before you stock your tank. Most of what I read says you will want your tank to be operational for 9months to a year, making certain your water parameters are steady and stable. Clams can be finicky when it comes to swings in your water parameters.

I've had a crocea in my tank for well over a year now, which was added less than 2-mo after I started a brand new tank. Tank stability is the key, make sure your setup is running smoothly and you are keeping up with key maintenance. Also make sure you have enough light. Derasas are easy IMO, but very fast growers so not suitable for small tanks. I had to sell mine after only a couple of months because it tripled in size.

 

[TJDaddio]

There is an amazing amount of information reguarding the care of derasa clams on the net. They are indeed one of the more "easy going" clams we have Need a powerful light source They don't like fish that need many light feedings, by that I would include anthias By the way your avatar is Keep us updated on what you're doing

Thanks! My avatar is actually my grandfather and his dog, which we have a U.S. Patent on her diving apparatus, the world's only scuba dog

I love those clams, will definitely do the research on them. They are gorgeous!

 

[ShaunMonahan]

Derasa's are one of the easier clams to maintain captively. They will grow fast if their needs are met, so plan for this. I really dig derasa's too but I don't have any because of their fast growth- I have a small tank.

 

[nanshaw2001]

Thanks! My avatar is actually my grandfather and his dog, which we have a U.S. Patent on her diving apparatus, the world's only scuba dog

I love those clams, will definitely do the research on them. They are gorgeous!

What a great picture....you are very blessed! Cool grandpa and cool dog!:wavehand:

 

[ibefishy]

I have several different Derasas and they are easy to keep as far as clams go. They are some of the least light demanding clams to get, they prefer being on the sand rather than a rock because they dont have a foot to attach. They do grow fast and large given optimal conditions. Watch your clacium and magnesium levels because as they get bigger they will use up clacium rather quickly. Even though clams dont move much or do much of anything they are still my favorite tank inhabitants. Here are a few of my clams. I included one of my Derasa hosting my clown. I will have to try and get some other pics of my happy clamily.

 

[TJDaddio]

Those are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FF337]

Yes those clams are very nice.

 

[Harrhugh]

Nice pics. How fast they grow?

 

[Bent]

I dunno man. I've had Maximas and crocs in the past. I just got my first derasa not too long ago and it's giving me fits.

 

[laga77]

Nice pics. How fast they grow?

Mine has gone from3 inches to 8 inches in 2.5 years.

 

[ShaunMonahan]

Very Nice!

Very Nice!

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These (2) look like they're desasa x gigas hybrids with those huge windows in their mantels...

 

[tsunade]

I got one in my tank it's happy healthy for 6 months then one day it passes away easiest to care for really my first clam

 

[CidsquidKiD]

Is a 100 gallon tank suitable for a Derasa clam, as they get rather large?