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Old 12-29-2010, 05:25 PM
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small clams are extremely PHYTOPLANKTON dependant since their mantle is not yet large enough to provide all their food. So they need light and FOOD, and that food must be live phytoplankton.

DT live phyto is best but it is hard to keep very small clam alive. Their surviving rate is low.

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Originally Posted by blueworm View Post
hey,
i found some little ones at a LFS they were maybe 2-3 inches. Do they require special care due to the size?

thanks!
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