IBroughtPopcorn
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I read that the clam needs strontium and iodine to survive.
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I read that the clam needs strontium and iodine to survive.
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duncanpate1
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Both should be taken care of through regular water changes.
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IBroughtPopcorn
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So if I regularly do water changes every 3 to 6 months I am good? Just kidding. My system is over 250 gallons and I am trying to avoid BIweekly WC.
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duncanpate1
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Avoiding water changes =
The beginning of the end!!!
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The beginning of the end!!!
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IBroughtPopcorn
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Not completely. Just not wanting to spend $60 a month on WC alone. Hoping to get 3 months out of the bucket/box of salt. I have read that many people are successful at zero water changes. I am not trying to be that guy. I don't mind doing water changes, but I would like to stretch the length between them out a bit. That's why this conversation started. I don't test for strontium so I wanted to see if anyone else does. As you can see in the original post, I have a low nutrient tank.
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Scubareefman
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this seems promising.
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Here's a few shots of my two clams. I'm not an expert, I just stayed at an holiday inn last night. Ignore my rock walls minor cycle please, it's younger rock.
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Scubareefman
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Nook that's the giant rock I got from you
My pipe fish have started dancing over the paly's, its pretty cool to watch. I have seen them do it a few times, I'm hoping they mate. The clam's all seem happy, they are the easier Derasa species so that's a plus.BryanCaruso
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How is the clam doing?
IBroughtPopcorn
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About to give up on the fella. Shell is open wider than ever, but he is recessed more than ever too. If there is no sign of improvement on Sunday I am going to give up.
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duncanpate1
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Don't wait, just do it. From your description it's a goner. Sorry but best to get it out before it pollutes the tank. I've been through many clams & I firmly believe that starting with a robust & healthy specimen is crucial.
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IBroughtPopcorn
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I will take it out tonight when I get off work. Thank you.
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duncanpate1
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Good idea, when they die they are horrible polluters
( like BP oil)
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( like BP oil)
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IBroughtPopcorn
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I want a clam. What is your suggestion for a size that will have a better survival rate? Smaller the better as I enjoy watching things grow. I made the mistake with this one thinking that I would be able to keep it alive because I have ultra low parameters.
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