an introduction and + identification?

[a4twenty]

finally got my computer to read the card from my camera. this is my new clam :D i really appreciate all the help you've given me ( and as you can see he won and is on the sand ). I was told he's a wild sun crocea. can anyone confirm or deny?



http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109536clam1.jpg
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109536clam2.jpg
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109536clam3.jpg

[critterkeeper]

Yes, crocea. But I've never heard of the "wild sun" name.

You can see pics of similar clams here:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=303&offset=15

see the 5th pic down

and here:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=303&offset=45

1st pic

[jmaneyapanda]

I agree- crocea. You should probably get it off the sand, and put it where it can wedge itself into some rockwork.

[TurboWagon]

If he is giving you trouble I found that sprinkling some sand on the rock I wanted mine to attach to worked wonders.

[Fridmani]

LOL. "Wild Sun" Crocea. Where do they get these names from? It looks like a standard Crocea.

[jay24k]

It really doesn't matter if it is on the sand or not. I have my croceas in the sand and they do just fine. Just make sure if you place him on a rock, it is where you want him to stay. Once they put their foot down, it can be a pain to remove them.

[critterkeeper]

I've kept them on sand too in the past - but I do have to say that's before I spent any time diving in the Pacific. Now I keep them only on hard substrates, simply because I've probably seen several hundred croceas in the wild - and none were on sand.

Not saying they'll die (mine didn't) but my personal opinion is that's it's always best to do the best to can to recreate an animal's natural habitat and positioning, etc.

My 2 cents...

[jay24k]

If you can, then I'd say go for it. However, I like corals on my rocks and clams around on the sand bed. If you prefer, place a piece of shell or rock under the sand and put him on top. His foot will grab on to it.

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7598211#post7598211 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jay24k
It really doesn't matter if it is on the sand or not. I have my croceas in the sand and they do just fine. Just make sure if you place him on a rock, it is where you want him to stay. Once they put their foot down, it can be a pain to remove them.
i tried repeatedly to get him to stay on a rock. i buried it in the sand leaving only a little piece showing and he kept jumping off. i propped him back up and he'd move again. one morning when i got up he was sitting where he is now and i felt resistance when i tried to move him. so he's home, i don't want to stress him by cutting him free and moving him again. i just hope there are no problems with him being attached to the glass other than i can't move him or bowl feed him any more.

[ezcompany]

no need to bowl feed~ just does a few drops of phtyo every once in awhile.

[jay24k]

I've honestly never bowl fed any clam even under 3". Yes, it probably will help them grow slightly faster. My croceas will jump also unless they really have a spot they like.

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7604142#post7604142 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezcompany
no need to bowl feed~ just does a few drops of phtyo every once in awhile.
i just can't belive that a few drops in a 140G system could be enough? the stuff i got is called Nannochloropsis Oculata ( say that 5 times fast ) my LFS say they're getting DT's soon though. i have been turning the pumps off and dosing ( for lack of better word, errrr maybe target feeding ) 15ml with a syringe in his general direction, waiting 20 minutes then starting the pumps back up. he seems to be happy enough but now i'm starting to worry i'm putting to much in the system. oh yeah, i do this twice a week.

[Fridmani]

IMO, I think the clams do just fine under strong lighting. I only occasionally add any supplemental foods to system. Most of the clams are photosynthetic and opportunistic feeders. I think adding too much of junk to your tank can cause problems...such as unwanted algae because of the stuff does not get absorbed by the clam. Also, bowl feeding is very disruptive and can stress the clam out.

[ezcompany]

i second what ed said.