Cleaner clam? Mercenaria mercenaria

Jeremy K.A. · Mar 18, 2020

Hey everyone just stumbled across a site selling these today. Cleaner clams "Mercenaria mercenaria and I was curious if anyone has any experience with them? I'd love to give them a shot in a reef tank

naterealbig · Mar 18, 2020

Link or it's not true

Jeremy K.A. · Mar 19, 2020

Cleaner Clam For Sale – Up to 50% Off | Reefs4Less

Buy Cleaner Clam online – up to 50% off retail. Multiple sizes available. Ships FedEx Overnight. Live arrival guarantee.

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Tahoe61 · Mar 19, 2020

I would not, the potential risk of one or more dying out weighs the small benefit of nutrient uptake by the clams.
I kept them to feed an octopus.

Jeremy K.A. · Mar 29, 2020

Tahoe61 said:
I would not, the potential risk of one or more dying out weighs the small benefit of nutrient uptake by the clams.
I kept them to feed an octopus.

Aw man, bummer! I wanted to keep some just because they're cool critters haha but I understand and appreciate the feedback!