Fresh Water Clams
#1 Guest_lozgod_*
Posted 09 October 2009 - 07:50 PM
#2 Guest_gzeiger_*
Posted 09 October 2009 - 09:44 PM
Personally I have found that some species can be kept if you're careful about it. You need to keep the number and size very small relative to the tank volume, and it also helps to have a "dirty" tank. The more your filtration consists of plants and porous biomedia vs water polishing mechanical filtration the better they will do. It also helps to have an organic substrate. I've had the best results with clams in a crayfish tank that had a substrate or crushed coral covered with a good inch of oak leaves.
On the downside, they really aren't as interesting as I had hoped. They pretty much burrow in and you won't see them again. Overall I'd recommend skipping them.
#3 Guest_lozgod_*
Posted 09 October 2009 - 10:18 PM
Probably right. Kind of the equivalent of having a rock in the tank that might die and foul up my water. I am looking for something to add more diversity to the tank.On the downside, they really aren't as interesting as I had hoped. They pretty much burrow in and you won't see them again. Overall I'd recommend skipping them.
#4 Guest_gzeiger_*
Posted 10 October 2009 - 07:15 PM
Snails are great too. You'd be surprised at the diversity available if you start looking closely. I really like limpets too, although they are hard to capture.
#5 Guest_Newt_*
Posted 11 October 2009 - 09:52 PM
#6 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 18 October 2009 - 04:59 PM
Thinking about trying to acquire some pea clams. What exactly would be their food source in an aquarium?
I have successfully raised them on Purina Clam dust.
Edited by Irate Mormon, 18 October 2009 - 04:59 PM.
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