Bigjohnwoody Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 So I ended up buying another Clam. I know I said I was gonna wait but I did a lot of research and talked with three different people at ORA about maxima clams. I decided after research and talking with ORA that I would try my hand at it again. This time with a clam that was not delayed a day in asnow storm. So I ordered another clam from liveaquaria with my gift card money I got for Christmas. A couple things I thought I would share that ORA told me are that clams over 1.5 inches do not require supplemental feeding to survive they can live by light alone. It is encouraged to feed to help them grow faster but not essential in survival. Also all a clam requires is a cycled tank. They do not need a well established system just a tank that is not going through a cycle. This is a basic rundown of what I heard and read. So most of all I was just excited to show some pics. I have had the clam since Tuesday and these are pictures from about 10 minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Good luck my friend. I just lost my clam this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I moved my clam into my frag tank at the moment until I get the 120 over to my place up and running. I don't have any other tanks running MH at the moment. Should be able to make the transition to the new tank in a few weeks I hope! Nice looking clam. I hope you have better luck with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice looking clam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice Purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice Clam... I have been wanting to get one just like that Blue or Green.. Congrates, and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice Purple Thanks. Lol. My camera skills are horrible so it looks more purple than it really is. It is more blue I would say but a definite purple blue color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice John Beautiful clam! They are such amazing creatures. I hope this one makes it. I have two in my tank and happy to hear you did some research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwarz Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 welcome to Clamholic anonymous first step is showing off your sweet clams you are well on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Good luck my friend. I just lost my clam this weekend. So sorry. Do you know what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Very nice clam!!! Sexy. It is said to wait a year to put a clam in your tank, but really it is because a aquatic hobbiest should have a year experience under their belt. You have a very impressive tank man, good gear and setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRock Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I've been craving clam lately, I think it will be my next purchase, yours looks great. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicenter Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 You have impressive equipment that should keep that clam happy. You tank is going to look great when it fills in. Keep on reefin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ... ... ... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtrident Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 That is a pretty clam, good luck. I was very surprised when I started reading about this hobby that clams have the most bright and beautiful colors to them. I was hoping the clam police was going to bust you when I saw this thread 0= (j/k). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 After extensive water testing jury is still out on what did my clam in... My best theory is when I dropped in some pellet food for the shrimps one landed on his mantle. Then one of the fish picked at him. I had seen this happen with him before but no damage to him. He looked happy(since week before christmas). Untill last Thursday I notice him slightly closed, and a tiny hole in his mantle. Called around to a couple LFS Friday. Was gonna take a water sample(to double check my test kits) and the clam to Westside. Untill I could figure out what to do. Got home Friday from work and his mantle was torn open wide. He was still alive but died within the hour. His empty shell weighed over 1 pound and was 8+ inches long. He wasnt the prettiest clam but he was a fun creature and a gift from my girlfriend. RIP sorry for the sad story. Needless to say It will be a while before I try my hand at clams again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 After extensive water testing jury is still out on what did my clam in... My best theory is when I dropped in some pellet food for the shrimps one landed on his mantle. Then one of the fish picked at him. I had seen this happen with him before but no damage to him. He looked happy(since week before christmas). Untill last Thursday I notice him slightly closed' date=' and a tiny hole in his mantle. Called around to a couple LFS Friday. Was gonna take a water sample(to double check my test kits) and the clam to Westside. Untill I could figure out what to do. Got home Friday from work and his mantle was torn open wide. He was still alive but died within the hour. His empty shell weighed over 1 pound and was 8+ inches long. He wasnt the prettiest clam but he was a fun creature and a gift from my girlfriend. RIP sorry for the sad story. Needless to say It will be a while before I try my hand at clams again.[/quote'] It could have been crabs too. I have seen pictures of an emerald crab ripping a clam to shreds. What kind of clam was it, that would be pretty big for a maxima. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I could have been crabs too. But I have never seen them around the clam. It was a Gigas clam. So even being that large it was still just a baby. Wild one have been known to be 500+ pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 any updated pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 any updated pictures? I just took those pics two days ago so it looks exactly the same. I will Take another pic tomorrow and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Are you planning on feeding??? I ask because I am considering getting one myself :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got some DT's phyto to feed but I will probably only feed once a week. I just turn my skimmer off and clean my glass and it should get enough from that. Atleast according to what I read. They don't require feedong if there over 1.5 inches so I am not really worried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Your entire tank will benefit from dosing DT's phyto, though the clam really doesn't need it. There are two types of people who keep clams...people who feed and people who don't. Both will argue that their method is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Your entire tank will benefit from dosing DT's phyto' date=' though the clam really doesn't need it. There are two types of people who keep clams...people who feed and people who don't. Both will argue that their method is better.[/quote'] Ok cool thanks Isaac. How much phyto do you recommend I feed a 150 gallon total water system? All my coral are tiny right now but I'm really trying to boost my pod population so I can get a blue Mandarin Dragonet. I don't really want to supplement feed it as that will get expensive quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got some DT's phyto to feed but I will probably only feed once a week. I just turn my skimmer off and clean my glass and it should get enough from that. Atleast according to what I read. They don't require feedong if there over 1.5 inches so I am not really worried about it. My clam has grown 2 inches since december with no feedings. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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