New Clam Owner

[bushido31]

Greetings All!!!

I have purchased a pair of Croceas and am seeking some knowledge from those of you who are seasoned pros on the correct type of diet I should have them on.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BCreefmaker]

they like high light, stable water parameters, placement in a nice crevice in the rock work, and phyto and calcium supplementation to stay strong and healthy. and kind of phytoplankton if fine, live is best i guess.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10606392#post10606392 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BCreefmaker
they like high light, stable water parameters, placement in a nice crevice in the rock work, and phyto and calcium supplementation to stay strong and healthy. and kind of phytoplankton if fine, live is best i guess.

I wouldve suggested a different clam for a beginner, but you will need very strong lights and stable water as BC says. Dont worry about feeding, it will likely cause you more trouble than its worth.

Not to sound too high and mighty, but you really should've researched this BEFORE you bought. Its not that clams are hard to keep, but they need very specific conditions to thrive, and too many die from lack of such conditions. Good luck.

 

[bushido31]

Nice Lecture

Nice Lecture

Thanks for the lecture Dad!! Being a new clam owner does not state being new to the hobby nor should it imply that one's homework has not been done prior to purchasing any type of marine species. I can go off of what friends in CORA and what books advise however having an entire forum dedicated to clams seemed like a good place to get other experiences and points of view regarding clam care!!

Peace!!

 

[mrme]

Well a good light to start off with would be a 250 watt HQI/metal halide. 150 watt minimum.... Test your water for Calcium(keep calcium at 400-430) iodine, magnesium, and strontium. Additions of phyto, may or may not be helpful.

 

[mrme]

I know a 250 watt metal halide bulb sounds a little ridiculous. But unless you want to have those clams for a very long time, then they must get the proper light... things like Calcium and the other chemicals are not even as important as the Lighting needs of these clams.
Giving them the proper lights will insure health.

I see you have a reef, so you must dose your tank with the proper chemicals.. just keep up with your regime, and try to pick up some test kits.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Re: Nice Lecture

Re: Nice Lecture

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10621461#post10621461 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bushido31
Thanks for the lecture Dad!! Being a new clam owner does not state being new to the hobby nor should it imply that one's homework has not been done prior to purchasing any type of marine species. I can go off of what friends in CORA and what books advise however having an entire forum dedicated to clams seemed like a good place to get other experiences and points of view regarding clam care!!

Peace!!

Yeah! Well, all I can say is when you post a question like" I just bought something, tell me how to take care of it", it wreaks of experience.

 

[bushido31]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10622673#post10622673 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrme
I know a 250 watt metal halide bulb sounds a little ridiculous. But unless you want to have those clams for a very long time, then they must get the proper light... things like Calcium and the other chemicals are not even as important as the Lighting needs of these clams.
Giving them the proper lights will insure health.

I see you have a reef, so you must dose your tank with the proper chemicals.. just keep up with your regime, and try to pick up some test kits.

Way ahead on the lighting, I have a well established reef with them situated close to the top where they appear to be thriving thanks for the positive response and advice MRME!!!