MissDeffiance Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 OK I am hoping to get some input. I have heard that you have to feed a clam live Phytoplankton and others say things like phyto feast is fine.. What would all of you suggest? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is it on the rocks in the tank or just a small piece of rubble? You can take the clam out of the tank and put it in a small cup/bucket and feed it there. You don't need to worry about the flow taking your food away. And if the clam is large enough it should get most everything it needs from the lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I tried feeding DT's a while ago and ended up with a cyano outbreak -- I don't think my clams could eat it fast enough. Not feeding phyto hasn't hurt them though, both my crocea and derasa are fat, dumb and happy (though they may just have won the genetic lottery in that respect and inherited those traits from me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Depends on how big your clam is. I used phytofeast when i first got my crocea, it was about 3". Now thats its about 6", of course it can get all it needs from light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I only fed my clam when he was smaller....now he is over 2.5" I don't bother feeding him and he is doing fine. From what i have read once they reach a certain size they get what they need from the light in your tank. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Did you guys feed the clam in the tank, or do the remove and dip thing? I think that'd be hard with a crocea, what with the byssal threads and all right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Is it on the rocks in the tank or just a small piece of rubble? You can take the clam out of the tank and put it in a small cup/bucket and feed it there. You don't need to worry about the flow taking your food away. And if the clam is large enough it should get most everything it needs from the lighting. Great advice! For smaller guys 3" and under, this is a great way to feed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I just did 'spot feeds' in the tank. Of course that is probably why a few months later I'm winding down with the algae battle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I just fed the tank the phyto. Yah, algae loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thank you everyone for the great input. MY new clam is about 3" and seems very happy. I feed a little phyto feast anyway for other corals and also a frozen cubed H2o coral food which everything in my tank goes crazy for as well as Rods food for the fish I just hate to add one more diff thing if I dont have to .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh yeah one more thing I know they say that it will anchor itself if it is happy in its spot how long till this usually happens (est..) ?? I think we should all post photos so we can enjoy each others, I'll post mine tomorrow .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thru the glass This is an older pic from above. Look how much different the color is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It can take a week or so for them to anchor IME. I've only had a couple clams to base that off though. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow Impur, the color is gorgeous and I can't believe how diff it is ...Here is a pic of my new one I have only had it in my tank for 2 days so it isn't very open yet .. it is a Blue Maxima, I can't wait for it to get happy and really open.. This is not the best photos I am just ending a cycle of Diatribes I think I said that right. The icky brown rust colored algae I switched tanks and off we go ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Just wondering what your calcium level is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Brandy, I just had Patrick test my levels for me the day I bought my clam which was Tues. and my calcium was 410 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I bet if you raised your calcium just a little bit it might make your clam happier. You want to have your calcium levels between 400 and 450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Clams are also big consumers of magnesium, might be worth checking your levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks guys I will ad a little calcium and maybe raise it to 425 that will be ok for the fish and corals as well ?? He did check my mag and said it was good but cant remember the numbers I should check again . Brandy do you have pics of yours why not ad them to this so I can see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 just remember to make sure you can test for any additives you put in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thats a happy clam! LOL. My clam anchored itself in minutes...and I mean 10 or 15 minutes. I put it mid-level and thought, "hmmm maybe if it was a bit more over here" and then I tried to readjust...bam, it was stuck to the rock! Luckily I like where it is. I have kept my CA up to 425 but I haven't checked my mag. I am still having trouble with the algae... This weekend, I am cleaning the sump. I am taking all of the rubble rock out of it and leaving only the Cheato.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks Kris, well we shall see I am going to raise my Cal a little and I just upgraded tonight from a canister filter to a sump and protein skimmer YEAH!!!!! Dang filter just quit working had to have it .. dang .... LOL I switched tanks a few wks back and am fighting a diatribe outbreak although I think I am on the end of it .. thank god I hate that stuff. Post a pic of your clam so I can see ... Patrick said to put mine up towards the top.. IT has Attached itself although it turned side ways ..Oh Well .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 As the do survive off of photosynthesis...good lighting is key. Mine is in the upper 1/3 of the tank on a rock ledge. Here is a pic...I really love these clams! I did notice today that it had moved itself a bit...that made me a little curious as to whether it liked that "much" light as it is now half under the ledge. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey Kris, how long before your clam really opened its mantel ? Mine is starting too but not like yours ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 The day I put it in...it was funny, I picked it up out of the bag and turned it over to look at its foot...it squirted me right in the eye! I knew this puppy had a bit of an attitute right from the start! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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