Clams

[tami1024]

I am interested in purchasing a clam, not sure what kind yet, but can anyone tell me anything about them? Are they difficult? Thanks

[BangkokMatt]

Providing you have good water quality and high light intensity they are pretty easy to keep. Place in a high light, low flow area.

[atzak]

squamosas and deresa clams are better first clams than are maximas and croceas

[mbbuna]

heres some reading on clams

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3/Clam_care/Clam_care.htm

http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994

http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2516

[dendro982]

Tridacna: brilliant color in the good light, no coral compares with it.

Drawbacks:
- it grow big and reasonably fast;
- if the turf algae takes a hold on the shell, removing it is almost impossible, IMHE; (NO3, PO4 = 0)
- they don't want be where you like them to be. Mine orients itself across the flow, for a some reason;
- watch for bristle worms, if clam starts decline - protect it;
- they cough, if the particles of fine food are in the water. May drop itself from the perch, repeatedly.

In peaceful environment - real beauties.