Clam Question

[jdm01]

I have a clam in my 90g tank. I was cleaning the tank and trying to remove some particularly stubborn algae. In the process I accidentally floated some sand that ended up going into the opening of the clam. What harm will that bring to the clam? I do not believe it was much, but who knows.

A picture of my tank can be found toward the end of the following thread. I am not sure what type of clam it is, but here you will see the picture. Actually, there is a close up of the clam if that helps.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=825253&perpage=25&pagenumber=4

Thanks in advance for your help.

[mbbuna]

your clam is a Maxima.

the sand shouldn't bother the clam. they can open there byssal opening and let it fall out

[jdm01]

mbbuna, thanks for the info.

Anyone,

I have only had the clam in the tank for a couple of weeks. The skimmer is pulling much less "gunk" out. I have heard the clam will help filter the tank. Is this true? Does it seem logical that the skimmer is pulling less out or do I have another problem I need to research. Is there anything in particular I need to target feed the clam or will it survive okay as is?

[Bebo77]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/jdm01/90g%20Tank%20Shots/07_03_06FullTank.jpg


man your tankis clean... lol dont worry about the sand and it looks like you havea very small bioload so it is expected for the skimmer to slow down.. i dont target feed my clams they are photosynthetic...

[mbbuna]

if you want to add food for the clam just add a small amount of phyto to the whole tank. clams do "filter" the water but there not going to replace your skimmer