Does anyone have info on clams? I have a 120 gal. with sand substrate.What do they get along with or not get along with ?what do they eat? So on and so on.
freshwater clams???
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they get along with everything, as far as i know. they feed on dissolved solids in the water column, and filter nitrates from the water. sand is optimum for their lifestyle, they will constantly keep it stirred and moved around. i liked mine when i had them, even though i didnt see them 99.9% of the time.
If you like watching paint dry then you'll love keeping freshwater clams.
Seriously, though. They filter out fine particulate matter from the water column for food. It can be hard to keep them well fed over the long term. If they die, how will you know? Other than the ammonia spike?
Seriously, though. They filter out fine particulate matter from the water column for food. It can be hard to keep them well fed over the long term. If they die, how will you know? Other than the ammonia spike?
I have 3 freshwater clams in my 30 gal. since october. they don'y really move but havn't died yet! :dance2:
I was thinking about getting some, but the whole having to hunt for 'em if/when you notice that tell-tale death smell put me off. My vals & sword are growing fast enough, I think they're stirring sand & preventing anaerobic bact. pockets by themselves.
I really like the idea of these, but was very put off by the 'you dont know when they're dead until your ammonia goes through the roof' bit.
But I liked the novelty factor and the filter all the rubbish out your tank bit!
But I liked the novelty factor and the filter all the rubbish out your tank bit!
because they move around.
when they stay in the same place for more than a week, they are probably dead.
I have six fresh water clams that I keep in a tank with just a thin layer of gravel. They sit there kind of half buried. I actually enjoy having them around. They move (on occasion) and you can see their bi-valves filtering the water. I plan to move them to a nano 3 gallon, with a Betta and a bunch of snails. I kind of dig 'em (no pun intended).
Oh--I got them at the LFS, and I think they were two for $3. Forter and Smith sell them online.
Oh--I got them at the LFS, and I think they were two for $3. Forter and Smith sell them online.