Clam Database

[DanEnglish]

I think that starting a database of all of our clams growth under the specific conditions in our tanks would be beneficial for the successful keeping of these wonderful animals. I will start the database in the next post with the information on my Gigas clam. If you want to contribute please post the information on your clams in the manner as follows:

1. Type of clam.
2. Lighting setup, including PAR measurements if possible.
3. Water parameters.
4. Length of time you have had the clam.
5. Observed growth in the time you have had the clam.
6. Where you acquired the clam.
7. Feeding, if any.
8. Dosing, if any.
9. Quote your last post so we can see the history of your clam.

Thanks, and hope you all can contribute, I think this will help all of us!

Dan

[DanEnglish]

1. Type of clam.
Tridacna Gigas
2. Lighting setup, including PAR measurements if possible.
4 x 110W VHO. 120-125 PAR at the bottom to top of the clam. Clam is at the bottom of a 30 inch deep 110 gallon tank. 12 hour on/off light cycle.
3. Water parameters.
pH 8.0-8.4, Calcium 420-480, kH 8.5-9.0, Nitrates <15, Nitrites 0, Ammonia 0, Salinity 1.022-1.025, temperature 78-81.
4. Length of time you have had the clam.
4.5 Weeks
5. Observed growth in the time you have had the clam.
5 mm
6. Where you acquired the clam.
Aquatic Visions in Hanover, NJ, USA.
7. Feeding, if any.
PhytoFeast Live, 1 cap-full daily.
8. Dosing, if any.
ESV B-Ionic dosed daily to maintain Calcium above 420.
9. Quote your last post so we can see the history of your clam.
First post.

[DanEnglish]

Nobody is interested in this? Having a compilation of clam growth under different conditions would clarify a lot of arguments around here.

[DanEnglish]

1. Type of clam.
Tridacna Gigas
2. Lighting setup, including PAR measurements if possible.
4 x 110W VHO. 120-125 PAR at the bottom to top of the clam. Clam is at the bottom of a 30 inch deep 110 gallon tank. 12 hour on/off light cycle.
3. Water parameters.
pH 8.0-8.4, Calcium 420-480, kH 8.5-9.0, Nitrates <15, Nitrites 0, Ammonia 0, Salinity 1.022-1.025, temperature 78-81.
4. Length of time you have had the clam.
4.5 Weeks
5. Observed growth in the time you have had the clam.
5 mm UPDATE at 6.5 weeks an additional 1-2mm growth was observed
6. Where you acquired the clam.
Aquatic Visions in Hanover, NJ, USA.
7. Feeding, if any.
PhytoFeast Live, 1 cap-full daily.
8. Dosing, if any.
ESV B-Ionic dosed daily to maintain Calcium above 420.
9. Quote your last post so we can see the history of your clam.
First post.

[moliken]

dan, it might be that this database would only be a representation of those X number of individuals who replied. too small a statistical sampling.

[DanEnglish]

Well if it is just me and my gigas that will most certainly be the case :)!

We wouldn't need that many people, especially since most seem to have multiple clams ( I think your 14 would almost do the trick ;)). Even a sample of say 20 people with 50 clams would be helpful. I am not trying to make any statistically significant arguments based on this at this point, it would just be nice to see how different clams grow under different conditions for different people.

[92Bow]

good idea. i would love to join

[DanEnglish]

Post your clams then:)!

[DanEnglish]

here is an update pic of my gigas clam. my clowns love him!
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