My little Clam collection - Reef-Geeks

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

Hey all, recently I have became really fixated on clams! I have three small ones at the moment, not sure on the type, maybe some one could ID them for me?
The prices in order from top to bottom are:
$55 (purple)
$60 (brown)
$180 (aquacultured blue)

Purple:

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Nice
any clams are good clams.

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

That is true mate, I am just starting to keep them so I don't want to invest too much money in them until I'm confident enough to tackle some more challenging/amazing ones

chris&barb · Lost

Nice clams. How long have you had them?

They all look to be maximas. The only one that im not sure about is the bright blue one in the first pic. If you can get closer pics of all of them i can id them for you.

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

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Originally Posted by chris&barb

Nice clams. How long have you had them?

They all look to be maximas. The only one that im not sure about is the bright blue one in the first pic. If you can get closer pics of all of them i can id them for you.

Thanks mate, I'll try get some better photos. I have had the purple one about 3-4 months (estimate), the brown one for one week and the blue one for one day!

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

Barbara · Geekette

Oh No!!! the clam bug bit you too Adam?!

GREAT to see 'ya again sweetie! and GORGEOUS clams to start out with too!

......how well do they react when something moves over them? what lighting do you have over them?

chris&barb · Lost

Just what i thought. The blue aquacultured one is a blue squamosa. You guys in AUS seam to have no problem getting them but we never see them here. If the clam you have were to go up for sale here people would be fighting over it to pay $800 or more.

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

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Originally Posted by Barbara

Oh No!!! the clam bug bit you too Adam?!

GREAT to see 'ya again sweetie! and GORGEOUS clams to start out with too!

......how well do they react when something moves over them? what lighting do you have over them?

Thanks, I'm glad I'm back! They react really well when something goes over them, the blue one even retracts if you stand next to the tank, but it opens up quickly. I have got 13 x 3watt Cree leds over them....39 watts all up but it equates to a 250watt halide or similar.

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Originally Posted by chris&barb

Just what i thought. The blue aquacultured one is a blue squamosa. You guys in AUS seam to have no problem getting them but we never see them here. If the clam you have were to go up for sale here people would be fighting over it to pay $800 or more.

Daaaaaam thats a lot of money....maybe I should start exporting

What do I need to do to keep these guys happy and growing? I dose Kent Marine Purple Tech to raise kH, calcium and mag....I also have ZoPlan (similar to Cyclopeeze) that I add occasionally...They have good flow and good light and they seem to be going well as it is!

shmoliken · Big-Geek

yoy wrote..I also have ZoPlan (similar to Cyclopeeze) that I add occasionally.
they don't need that stuff, and it's prolly to big for them anyway. feed the tank, that will feed the clams. how tall is the tank? lighting is most important for the clams. make sure their mantles aren't flapping in the flow also. they look great, especially the blue guy, who'd love to visit delaware. i can tell it in his eyes!

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

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Originally Posted by shmoliken

yoy wrote..I also have ZoPlan (similar to Cyclopeeze) that I add occasionally.
they don't need that stuff, and it's prolly to big for them anyway. feed the tank, that will feed the clams. how tall is the tank? lighting is most important for the clams. make sure their mantles aren't flapping in the flow also. they look great, especially the blue guy, who'd love to visit delaware. i can tell it in his eyes!

yeah they arent flapping but they slowly move, so i know theres current for them...the tank is 45cm high. it seems like they get plenty of light

chris&barb · Lost

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Originally Posted by i_luv_fish

What do I need to do to keep these guys happy and growing? I dose Kent Marine Purple Tech to raise kH, calcium and mag....I also have ZoPlan (similar to Cyclopeeze) that I add occasionally...They have good flow and good light and they seem to be going well as it is!

Give them good light and keep Ca, Alk and Mg at NSW levels and they should do fine. Also watch the squamosa for new shell growth. It should grow much faster then the others so if its not you may need to move the clams around some until they grow faster.

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

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Originally Posted by chris&barb

Give them good light and keep Ca, Alk and Mg at NSW levels and they should do fine. Also watch the squamosa for new shell growth. It should grow much faster then the others so if its not you may need to move the clams around some until they grow faster.

Easy done! I have noticed that the squamosa has moved itself about 90 Degrees in its current position...he must not like his spot?

chris&barb · Lost

They will move around for many reasons. They might not like the light or direction of flow so they turn, or too much flow or not enough light so they move. I wouldnt worry to much about it right now. Just keep an eye on them and make sure they are adding new shell.

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

As I mentioned on my 2ft thread, I'm sorry for not posting for months! Anyway, I have a couple of photos for you, enjoy!

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

that squamosa puts all my clams to shame!! great update!

Pat B · Geektacular

Sweet clams!!!!! Can we see the rest of the tank???

Barbara · Geekette

ADAM!!!!!!!! sooooooooooooooo GREAT to hear from you!

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Originally Posted by estanoche

that squamosa puts all my clams to shame!! great update!

+1!!!

.....looks like you're doing everything right! have you added anything new? has it been a totally smooth ride the past few months?

i_luv_fish · Reef-Geek

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Originally Posted by estanoche

that squamosa puts all my clams to shame!! great update!

Haha thanks mate!! I'm looking for a new one...and space to put it :/

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Originally Posted by Pat B

Sweet clams!!!!! Can we see the rest of the tank???

Yeah mate for sure, have a look at my 2ft thread, plenty of pictures there!

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Originally Posted by Barbara

ADAM!!!!!!!! sooooooooooooooo GREAT to hear from you!

+1!!!

.....looks like you're doing everything right! have you added anything new? has it been a totally smooth ride the past few months?

Great to be back! I haven't really added many things...there are a few rics which you will have a hard time seeing...they are mixed in with the morphs. Just ordinary green ones. That tracy on the sand is new since the last round of photos I think. But mainly just stopped trying to spend money on it...this project has cost around $1600!

[1 (permalink)] Posted by i_luv_fish 04-15-2011, 07:50 AM	Reef-Geek
My little Clam collection Hey all, recently I have became really fixated on clams! I have three small ones at the moment, not sure on the type, maybe some one could ID them for me? The prices in order from top to bottom are: $55 (purple) $60 (brown) $180 (aquacultured blue) Purple:	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 383 Gameroom cash: $116320 Rep Power: 17
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 04-16-2011, 10:43 AM	Geekette
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by shmoliken 04-17-2011, 06:31 AM	Big-Geek
yoy wrote..I also have ZoPlan (similar to Cyclopeeze) that I add occasionally. they don't need that stuff, and it's prolly to big for them anyway. feed the tank, that will feed the clams. how tall is the tank? lighting is most important for the clams. make sure their mantles aren't flapping in the flow also. they look great, especially the blue guy, who'd love to visit delaware. i can tell it in his eyes! __________________ who knew salt water was made of $100 bills?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: de Posts: 1,492 Gameroom cash: $804220 Rep Power: 29
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by i_luv_fish 04-15-2011, 08:40 AM	Reef-Geek
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 04-15-2011, 10:06 AM	Lost
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 04-16-2011, 11:07 AM	Lost
Just what i thought. The blue aquacultured one is a blue squamosa. You guys in AUS seam to have no problem getting them but we never see them here. If the clam you have were to go up for sale here people would be fighting over it to pay $800 or more.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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They will move around for many reasons. They might not like the light or direction of flow so they turn, or too much flow or not enough light so they move. I wouldnt worry to much about it right now. Just keep an eye on them and make sure they are adding new shell.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-22-2011, 08:26 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
that squamosa puts all my clams to shame!! great update! __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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Sweet clams!!!!! Can we see the rest of the tank??? __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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