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I read this interesting article about phytoplankton being a necessity for clams from Dr. Shimek. http://www.dtplankton.com/Clams.htm In the summary at the end, it states that dead phytoplankton (such as Tahaitian blend I think) are not consumed by the clam but live phytoplankton (such as DT's) are. This is why I'm hoping to get group/power buys on DT's every 4-6 months or somehow get access to some home grown cultures. |
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Metal Halide lighting is a must, more important than feeding IMO.
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Hey Sam, how bout an update on the clam!
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Hi Pocilipora.
Not much to say other than its alive I can't really tell if the clam's happy or not. It looks about the same at this point. |
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I also got one of those croceas. It's doing fine. Clams do need additional feeding though.
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When you take them Steve....
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Well I don't know if clams in general need extra feeding. I beleive as long as good lighting is provided and ammonia is being released in the system clams will do well. I have two clams that are over 5 years old. I don't feed anything more then fish food. That being said mine are maxima's and I have never owned crocea's.
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Jamie, I guess what I meant was they eat stuff other than light. So if you have a good supply of plankton in your tank, that may well be enough. I understand size also matters (in clams)...the smaller they are, the more supplemental feeding the require.
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Brad,
I would say ammonia is the key. I don't know if they need plankton.
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