clam attaching

[natex]

I just got a new derasa clam. Its about 4 inches long and looking great. The only thing is that it moves a lot. I did a little research and the LFS was no help. So far this forum is the best thing I have found for clam information. So, how do I get it to stay put? I read a little bit about oyster shells? Hows that work? What, exactly should I feed my clam? I read one article that said calms do not feed at all and another that said they absolutely need to be fed to survive.:confused: Help me reef central clam gurus!!!!!!:

Tank= 55 gal, DSB, 440 VHO, LPS, some SPS, softies. The tank is fed Kents phytoplex and selcon regularly. What size food does a clam eat? Do they uptake DOC?

[a.p.17]

as far as the clam attaching you could just put a scallop shell or old clam shell underneath and he should attach fairly quickly. my derasa attached to his shell the same day i put him on. with feeding i would recommend using dt's. i love dt's and so do my clams. clams take in very very small food particles and i think kent phyto. is too large.

[lebowski]

I answered your question on your double-post you had, so you might want to consider taking a look there.:)