Clams are just as addicting as sps

DogueDeBordeaux · Nov 10, 2013

Through the glass (2 smaller clams are Crocea's)

top view

Favorite right now

My plans are to setup a smaller tank plumbed into the DT for the clams, then turn the flow back up for the acros.

skinz78 · Nov 10, 2013

Nice looking collection. I wouldn't worry about flow and clams too much, if the mantle isn't permanantly bent over due to too much flow then they are fine. I have mine in a whirlwind right along with my SPS.

reefgeek96 · Nov 11, 2013

wow nice bunch of clams you have there how long have you been collecting them

billrob71 · Dec 18, 2013

Great looking bunch of clams and I think that there more addicting then any coral.

Venmous03 · Dec 20, 2013

LOVE the clams!!

GHill762 · Dec 20, 2013

nice collection! I'll take clams over color sticks any day!

DogueDeBordeaux · Jan 10, 2014

reefgeek96 said:
wow nice bunch of clams you have there how long have you been collecting them

I got my first clams at MACNA 13

DogueDeBordeaux · Jan 10, 2014

updated pics of clams in 30g rimless

skinz78 · Jan 10, 2014

Very nice! you should send me those Croceas! I can't find any at a reasonable price anymore...

kacrocorals581 · Jan 10, 2014

Nice clams are awesome I need to get more

scsreef · Jan 10, 2014

I always wanted to buy clams but I just end up spending the money on more sps lol

TUSI · Jan 10, 2014

Love your clams I never had any luck with them though

JMSKI333 · Jan 10, 2014

Wow you weren't kidding about being addicted to clams! Nice Collection!

DogueDeBordeaux · Jan 11, 2014

skinz78 said:
Very nice! you should send me those Croceas! I can't find any at a reasonable price anymore...

I picked the cultured Croceas out at a swap meet in Sept. from Dr. Mac's display. That is really the best time to buy clams when you have a tank full to choose from.
Do you know anyone that has bought any of the redsea clams that were imported recently?

skinz78 · Jan 11, 2014

No I haven't seen any Red Sea clams, got a linky?

Lc310 · Jan 11, 2014

Nice!
Do you QT your clams?

DogueDeBordeaux · Jan 12, 2014

Lc310 said:
Nice!
Do you QT your clams?

No. Right or wrong I scrub with toothbrush, and inspect in FW dip for 5 mins. This short FW bath may not be helpful, but clams have always opened right up afterwards.
Clams do not seem bothered. I know the 20-30min FW dip is harsh on clams though. So, I in no way would tell anyone to FW dip that long unless last resort.