cellowithgills Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm looking at adding a clam to the system, think it's ready? Age: Current setup has been up since April 17 of this year, but all I did was move it across the room and add the 33L, The old system was set up in August of '10 out of the stuff that was in my Biocube that was set up in June '10, that was set up with the stuff from our 20 gallon that was set up at our house in October of '09. We got the 20 gallon from someone who had the tank for 2 years. Lighting: 2 56w t5's Purple and 10K 1 250w HQI 14K Levels: Calcium stays around 580 Mag is on the way up and last time I checked it was at 1300 Alk stays around 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I feel as if you are speaking directly to me with this thread!(laugh) Really when dealing with clams it's not so much about having an established tank over a year. It's more about having the experience. Just like the rest of the hobby, doing your research is key. This is a great link about the care of clams: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_4/V4I3/Tridacna/artGotTridacna.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 If your watching things close then you have my thumbs up. Just don't go and blow 80 or a 100 bucks on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 try to find one that has been aqua cultured or tank raised. typically is a healthier specimen. do some research on hardiness of species / light requirements. clams can be difficult to read and often times will not show signs of death until its too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Your Ca seems high, but a clam can take care of that for you. Things should he fine as long as your parameters are stable... Do u have any fish? A little ammonia is a good thing. Also, things to consider are inverts and fish that may nip at a clam...what do u have in your tank with claws? Any angels? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellowithgills Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Here's my stock: Coral Beauty Kole Tang 2 Bangai Cardinals Skunk Clown 6-linned Wrasse Chromis couple of prawn gobies I've got a skunk cleaner and red/blue leg hermits. Calcium has always been high. Not sure why, I don't dose anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Here's my stock: Coral Beauty Kole Tang 2 Bangai Cardinals Skunk Clown 6-linned Wrasse Chromis couple of prawn gobies I've got a skunk cleaner and red/blue leg hermits. Calcium has always been high. Not sure why, I don't dose anything. It wont be safe to keep a clam with a coral beauty. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellowithgills Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 It wont be safe to keep a clam with a coral beauty. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk It would definitely be a risk, but all fish are different. I know the drill, my last coral beauty didn't nip anything. The only thing I see this one nip at is bryopsis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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