Has anyone attempted to attach their clam to a small piece of plexiglass or acrylic? I would like to attach them all but do not want the hassle of having a large rock to move aound. Does anyone see any problem with this?? Here is the reason: I have a theory, attached clams will grow at significantly faster rates than those that are not. I know this ins't very scienitific but here is my evidence.
I bought 2 farm raised crocea's, of which one went in the sand and the other on a rock. I am almost postive they were from the same batch at the farm and were the same size when I picked them out. In a matterof 4 months the one of the rock out grew the sandbed clams by 4X's. There was approximately .5 cm growth vs almost 2 cm. They have been in the same tank with the same water conditions. I have no other explaination other than the attachment. I think it should also be important to note that the one attached is showing slightly better coloration as well. Any idea's or experience with something similar?
I bought 2 farm raised crocea's, of which one went in the sand and the other on a rock. I am almost postive they were from the same batch at the farm and were the same size when I picked them out. In a matterof 4 months the one of the rock out grew the sandbed clams by 4X's. There was approximately .5 cm growth vs almost 2 cm. They have been in the same tank with the same water conditions. I have no other explaination other than the attachment. I think it should also be important to note that the one attached is showing slightly better coloration as well. Any idea's or experience with something similar?