How Do I Tell If My Crocea Clam........

[Robgixxer]

Is healthy or not? what are signs of a healthy clam. I just recently purchased my first clam this weekend. I really think they are cool and want to learn more about them. So any pointers or info on them would be great. any special suppliments or feedings? i do have the proper lighting though that is for sure.

 

[Robgixxer]

here are a couple of pics of him in my tank. at first i had him in the sand but since the depth of my tank is 32" i moved him up about half way on a ledge so he is closer to the light.

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[phil121]

I don't have any idea, but since I want to get one, I am gonna tag along and find out along with you.

 

[quicksilverq]

His mantel will be fully out and he will be in good color.

 

[skinz78]

That clam looks very healthy to me.

 

[Robgixxer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12488713#post12488713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skinz78
That clam looks very healthy to me.

cool! yeah he actually looks more opened up in my tank then he did in the store. and i also think that he is under more light than they had him in, in the store. Which type of clam is it that is bright green in color? I would like to get one of them too. I think i really like these little guys. i think what i will do is wait a while and see how he does, and if everything looks ok i'm gonna get a little collection of these. mybe a few of them in little groups. and maybe some loaners scattered about the rock work. and get some nice sps stuff at the upper portion of the tank.

 

[skinz78]

squamosa's, maxima's and crocea's are the types you can find green in. I have 26 clams in my 120g reef, I just love them. Just read the sticky's at the top of the clam forum and there is tons of good info in there

 

[Robgixxer]

thanks for the help!