New clam owner with a question (pics included)
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1 year old! Time to replace the bulb
Look in this link for good mantle extension examples
http://www.clamsdirect.com/store/home.php?cat=3
Look in this link for good mantle extension examples
http://www.clamsdirect.com/store/home.php?cat=3
Snprhed
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I might get some flack for this, I feel that there is only one food source that is worth the time and effort, and that is DT's. I am not affiliated with anybody by the way. It is my understanding that Phyto is either no longer available or going to be soon. They are changing their name I think. Anyway sorry for the diatribe. I do think that Dt would be a good option. Because of its size, (the clam) it would not normally be necesary however I think it could be beneficial in this case.
Mish
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Update:
I was under the impression that T5 lasted about 1.5 years, and I am in my 11th month. I will/am ordering new bulbs this month, and plan to replace them shortly.
As for feeding I do add DT's about twice a week, but I do not bowl feed this clam. He is 3-4inches, so I thought that it was unnecessary.
I'm new at this, so I am taking all of the replies into consideration.
I feel that the FWD has made a big difference, and as of today his mantle looks fully extended to me. If it was a light issue I would think he would be moving all over the tank looking for more light. He has attached to the rock I put him on and hasn't moved since. I take this as a good sign.
I was under the impression that T5 lasted about 1.5 years, and I am in my 11th month. I will/am ordering new bulbs this month, and plan to replace them shortly.
As for feeding I do add DT's about twice a week, but I do not bowl feed this clam. He is 3-4inches, so I thought that it was unnecessary.
I'm new at this, so I am taking all of the replies into consideration.
I feel that the FWD has made a big difference, and as of today his mantle looks fully extended to me. If it was a light issue I would think he would be moving all over the tank looking for more light. He has attached to the rock I put him on and hasn't moved since. I take this as a good sign.
I've been keeping clams for around 14 yrs now and have never actively fed them. Although clams will feed upon DT's they rely mostly on light. You're clam should fine since you got the snails off...you just have to make sure nothing irritates it too much. Clams are pretty tough once they have established. I personally don't like to add too much of the DT's because it can pollute you're tank if you aren't careful with it.
I would just leave the guy alone until. You can see some of the clams I've been keeping on my home page. I think I have around 10-12 right now.
I would just leave the guy alone until. You can see some of the clams I've been keeping on my home page. I think I have around 10-12 right now.
Mish
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OK, it's been about 7 days since the fresh water dip. He's looked good until this morning. I think he may be starting the PM thing again. If this is the case, I will FWD again this weekend, and hope for the best. I know this can be a reoccuring problem. How do clam owners deal with this? Do you just keep dipping them until they get better, do the ever get rid of this?
Mish
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Thanks for the info. I had tried carbon in my sump (a Tidepool) the first time around, but saw no change. I see that you recommend a type of canister filter. I have my carbon in a media bag where the water from the tank flows throught it, then to the skimmer, then back into the tank. I don't really know how else to use the carbon with the way my system is set up. Thanks for the info though.
even a 2" or 3" pvc pipe about 1 foot long, with a cap and a barbed fitting on both ends and a pump that will pump a few hundred gal per hour will work. the point is to force the water through the carbon. a bag of carbon in the sump is not going to be nearly as effective as some type of flow through container.
i would set something up(flow through) that can hold a large amount of carbon and start pumping water through it. then give the clam another 20min FWD and continue to run the carbon, replacing it every 2 weeks. if your adding trace elements stop. if your adding any thing that contains iron stop. if your using any iron based PO4 removers stop or at least run them in a container/reactor and have all the water coming out of that container run through carbon also.
