what to feed crocea's?

[newbieruss]

ive been feeding dt's phytoplankton but want to know if its neccesary. or what should be fed to my clam

 

[reefnetworth]

DT's is great food for a Crocea, (you need to keep a check on your N03)
its easy to O.D. with DT's and clams cant handle high N03 levels.
you also need MH lighting for them to survive...

 

[idareefer]

very good advice, great water & lighting.

 

[newbieruss]

Reefnetworth: thank you for the quick reply. i should of mentined that i have 2x250 metal halides and actinic lighting on a 72 bowfront. ive been having diatom outbreaks and now a cyano problem that i think started with the dt dosing. not sure as i also started marc weiss black powder. (ive read the bad reports already and discontinued use) just wondered if it was neccasary is all


thank you as well idareefer

 

[intenseimage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14121153#post14121153 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefnetworth

you also need MH lighting for them to survive...

You absolutely DO NOT need MH --- depending on the fixture T5's do great. I have a 48" Nova Extreme Pro over my 75 with an Ultra Crocea about half way down and it is LOVING life.

 

[WayneY]

calcium in the range of 380 to 450 in addition to your lighting you have is all that you need unless the clam is tiny(1.5 in or under) The calcium will allow it to build its shell for growth. Keep you mag and alk up as well as they work in conjuntion with the calcium.

 

[Tommo]

Anything you ever wanted to know about feeding Tridacnid clams can be found right here.




Check this out if you need to know



Cheers Tommo

 

[newbieruss]

thank you all for your quick posts. all are very helpful

 

[Tommo]

good luck with your clam mate , cheers