Help with clam

[scardall]

nice too know. Please read as well:

Clams: Why They Move Around
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
Q. I recently purchased a Maxima Clam and acclimated it according to
recommendations. I placed the clam at the bottom of the aquarium in the sand to
allow it to adjust to the lighting, and it keeps moving around the aquarium. How
do I get the clam to seat in one position?
A. Maxima and Crocea Clams are "boring" clams, meaning they anchor themselves
into position by boring into something stable. They prefer to be seated within a
hard substrate such as live rock. The reason for clams to move about the aquarium,
as yours is doing, is to try to find a suitable location to seat themselves.
It is a good practice to place any clam in the substrate until it becomes accustomed
to its new environment. Bury a small rock that is about the same length as the
clam just below the surface of the sand. Place the clam directly on this rock,
giving it a place to anchor itself. This rock will also protect the clam's delicate
byssus opening from possible predators. To provide a sense of security for the
boring clams, surround the clam with several small rocks, but be sure not to inhibit
the clam from opening fully.
Within a few days to a week's time, the clam should fasten itself to its new
location using its byssal filaments. At this time, the clam should be acclimated to
the new lighting, and it can be moved, along with the rock on which it w

 

[scardall]

I'm still learning: I went to a link suggested, and found this. (see Data below)I am by" No means" an expert or do I pretend that I am. Without Other Hobbiest I would unlikely have much success at all. I do have a saying: " If it works for You, that is what you should be doing" Good luck to Us All.

"Copied Data below from link visited" " An advanced Aquarist link"
Well, most of the clams that were fed survived (albeit some foods fared much better than others), but all of those in the unfed tank died. So, one of Barry's conclusions was that apparently you had to feed them something or they'd starve. Unfortunately, at that time, he didn't know about tridacnids' ability to absorb nutrients, and his results would have been very different had he put a fish or two in the unfed tank and provided them with even a small amount of fish food. Hopefully at this point you can understand what went wrong, and how important fishes are.

Unfortunately, there is no sound guideline for how many fishes are required in order to keep a given tridacnid alive, though. There are too many variables to consider, such as tank volume, clam size, fish size, frequency and amount of feeding, competition from corals, etc. However, you probably shouldn't worry, because the fish load and nutrient availability aren't an issue in most aquariums anyway. In well-stocked reef aquariums the input of nutrients per gallon is usually much, much higher than it is in reef environments, and the vast majority of aquariums have a nutrient surplus rather than a deficit.
Still, if you have a low fish load and aren't confident that any tridacnids present will be okay, I advise you to not take any chances. It is possible, although unlikely, to have too few fishes in your system to support the tridacnid load in addition to corals, algae, and anything else that can also absorb nutrients, and using quality planktonic foods certainly won't do any harm as long as it's not overdone. So, in such a case, you should go ahead and feed the tridacnids regularly.

 

[NanaReefer]

To NanoReefer: I did my research. Go find a copy of " Giant Clams in the sea and the Aquarium" By James Fatherree Copyright 2006 Pg 169-172

Your are Incorrect most Clams DO NOT Prefer to placed in sand (In the Aquarium) Preference in general is species specific. As to feeding: If your lighting is insuffiecient the clam will die without suplemental feeding.Their needs to enough nutrients in the water in addition to the nutrients derived from Zoozenthelle.

Please do your research before handing out advise as well.


Thanks: Fellow enthuiast

I did not say they prefer the sand, I said many keep them on the sand bed. Why? So they don't fall/jump to their death! I also said do not target feed them as it can do more harm then good.
We've come a long way from 2006 my reefer friend. Try reading something a little bit newer
http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.com/Articles_Product_Care.asp?idNews=32

 

[Shep]

From my understanding some clams, such as Maxima like to be on rock while clams like Squamosa prefer sand. I could be incorrect about this but I have been studying them for a bit while deciding if I want one. Also I think the smaller clams benefit greatly from feeding, while the larger ones do not really need it at any longer.

 

[nwreef]

I have a gold maxima about 1.5" - 2.0" that I got as a freebie with a order I placed. Sitting right on the sand bed in my 28 nano, I'm running a Kessil a350w over the tank. I've had this little guy about just over a week and seems happy as a clam.
I'm not doing any target feeding. This is my first clam and so far all seems well.

 

[HumanMachine]

Bear in mind that smaller clams can and sometimes to just up and die. Your husbandry and conditions may be perfect and it can still just... die. It's part of the nature of the hobby unfortunately. This is why a lot of guides will tell you to avoid clams that are below three inches because of a (albeit small) possibility that the clam may just not make it. That said. Supplemental feedings are not necessary with most species of clams. They are photosynthetic but occasional supplementation may assist it in the long run. I tend to not feed my clams directly as some of their gill structures are sensitive and may actually do more harm than good.

Here's a link to one of the most complete FAQ's that I've found on clamkeeping. It's a lengthy read, but it covers just about all that you should know on the offhand. As with everything in the hobby, there are some people who have kept these animals in different locations in the tank (I keep mine in a half shell of another clam on the sand bed) and have had success. There's a lot of passive aggressiveness going on in here. I think we're all on the same team people.

A FAQ on Clams - Clam Discussion - Nano-Reef.com Forums

 

[lyn.battles]

What type of lighting are you using I have leds on the way. Where my clam I s he rotated to the back and now cannot see him. Lol. Go figure

 

[HumanMachine]

What type of lighting are you using I have leds on the way. Where my clam I s he rotated to the back and now cannot see him. Lol. Go figure

I've got mine under a reef radiance style LED.