Aug 22, 2012 #1 H Hunter1876 Community Member View Badges Joined Jul 3, 2012 Messages 44 Reaction score 0 Location Butler Pa Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I would like to know what would be a good beginner clam to start out with ?
Aug 22, 2012 #2 laskopyre Chuck View Badges Joined Oct 6, 2008 Messages 546 Reaction score 9 Location OH Rating - 0% 0 0 0 The Derasa is one of the easier clams, but they do get large. It doesn't have the super intense light requirements of some of the others. It does still need good lighting, but does good on the sand bed.
The Derasa is one of the easier clams, but they do get large. It doesn't have the super intense light requirements of some of the others. It does still need good lighting, but does good on the sand bed.
Aug 22, 2012 #3 SeahorseKeeper Where's the mysis? View Badges Staff member Super Moderator Excellence Award Article Contributor NJRC Member Hospitality Award Joined May 27, 2012 Messages 12,799 Reaction score 3,976 Location Wandering somewhere in NC What state or country do you live in North Carolina Rating - 0% 0 0 0 What type of lighting do you have and tank size? How old is the tank I agree that derasa's are pretty easy. I have also found squamosa clams to be a good starter clam.
What type of lighting do you have and tank size? How old is the tank I agree that derasa's are pretty easy. I have also found squamosa clams to be a good starter clam.
Aug 22, 2012 #4 M Mufasa31 Active Member View Badges Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 182 Reaction score 3 Location Boston, MA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 +1 on derasa. Recommend at least 3 inch clam since smaller ones generally require target feeding.
Aug 23, 2012 #5 skinz78 10K Club member View Badges Excellence Award Moderator Emeritus Joined May 8, 2009 Messages 21,934 Reaction score 663 Location lovely rainy NW Washington Rating - 0% 0 0 0 How big and how old is your aquarium?