Clam help!

zack s · 01-25-2003, 01:45 AM

I have a singel 400 watt MH pendent over my 50 18" deep tank that i am now having corals get use to the light, after that is all done and such I want CLAMS LOL. I wanted to hear some of your oppions on good clams and where to get them and such. I will probly not start withg the maximas and coreacs, but wantd to hear your oppions. More about the tank...
It is a 50, A 15 gal refugium, 4"sand bed, 55 lbs of lr,and mostly lps corals and some digta pieces.

**kevinpo** · 01-25-2003, 02:33 AM

Zack,
I forget how long have you had it setup? If it's 8-12 months old I would recommend a T. maxima because your tank is a bit small for a T. derasa or T. squamosa. Get one 3.5" - 4". I've had the best success with ones that size (100%). I would go with Clams Direct for the supplier. Get Barry to take a picture of the one you want from the front of the tank because they can look totaly different from the top (usually better looking but not always).

Regards,
Kevin

zack s · 01-25-2003, 12:27 PM

yes tank is 11 mons old. OK so I will check it out!

Hippopus · 01-25-2003, 05:06 PM

I will second Clams Direct!
Jim

zack s · 01-25-2003, 05:10 PM

what about shipping, I have never mail ordered corals and doesn't well calms not good because they are so delagate?!

SueT · 01-25-2003, 09:20 PM

Zack, I've gotten clams from Barry numerous times and he knows exactly what he is doing packing and shipping wise. If you find a clam you like from him I would not hesitate to get it. Most of my 14 clams are from Barry anyway.

They are so healthy and stay that way. HTH..

my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/
my 120 ecosystem sps tank:
http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html

**Minh Nguyen** · 01-25-2003, 09:26 PM

If you can keep your Ca and Alkalinity up, you should have no problem keeping clams. Clams direct, Eastcoast clams, and Dr. Mac are all great places to get clams.
Clams are very hardy if you can get their needs met included:
1. Good water condition with low phosphorous.
2. Good Ca and Alkalinity
3. Stable tank
4. Adequate lighting (you sould have no problem)
5. Obtain healthy clams
6. Feed smaller clams
7. Control clam parasites (parasitic snails)
8. Lack of fish or other animal that would bother clams in your tank
all the above are must have, but they are not very hard to obtain in most tank if you know what you are doing.

Clams are beautiful animals. You should keep Crocea and Maxima because ther others will get too big, very quickly, for you tank.
Minh Nguyen

ochretoe · 01-27-2003, 12:02 AM

Also check with Darren at Palmetto Reef. Great Clams and great service.
Steve

**Minh Nguyen** · 01-27-2003, 03:03 AM

I think Darren no longer sells clam.
Minh Nguyen

SueT · 01-27-2003, 10:56 AM

I got an ORA clam from Darren at Christmas time. My sis paid but I picked it out. I recently got an email from Darren saying he would be having a large selection of ORA clams, ORA sps frags, corals etc. I got this email this past weekend.

my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/
my 120 ecosystem sps tank:
http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html

Captain Clam · 01-27-2003, 11:45 AM

I would also vote www.ClamsDirect.com. Dr. Mac has a great reputation for quality stuff but I've looked at his website and some of his clams are very expensive and some that he sells as ultra maxima's would be sold as first grade by other vendors resulting in a comparable clam for way less money.

01-25-2003, 01:45 AM	#1
zack s Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SEATTLE,WA Posts: 79	Clam help! I have a singel 400 watt MH pendent over my 50 18" deep tank that i am now having corals get use to the light, after that is all done and such I want CLAMS LOL. I wanted to hear some of your oppions on good clams and where to get them and such. I will probly not start withg the maximas and coreacs, but wantd to hear your oppions. More about the tank... It is a 50, A 15 gal refugium, 4"sand bed, 55 lbs of lr,and mostly lps corals and some digta pieces.

01-25-2003, 02:33 AM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	Zack, I forget how long have you had it setup? If it's 8-12 months old I would recommend a T. maxima because your tank is a bit small for a T. derasa or T. squamosa. Get one 3.5" - 4". I've had the best success with ones that size (100%). I would go with Clams Direct for the supplier. Get Barry to take a picture of the one you want from the front of the tank because they can look totaly different from the top (usually better looking but not always). Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

01-25-2003, 09:26 PM	#7
Minh Nguyen Contributing Member/Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 675	If you can keep your Ca and Alkalinity up, you should have no problem keeping clams. Clams direct, Eastcoast clams, and Dr. Mac are all great places to get clams. Clams are very hardy if you can get their needs met included: 1. Good water condition with low phosphorous. 2. Good Ca and Alkalinity 3. Stable tank 4. Adequate lighting (you sould have no problem) 5. Obtain healthy clams 6. Feed smaller clams 7. Control clam parasites (parasitic snails) 8. Lack of fish or other animal that would bother clams in your tank all the above are must have, but they are not very hard to obtain in most tank if you know what you are doing. Clams are beautiful animals. You should keep Crocea and Maxima because ther others will get too big, very quickly, for you tank. Minh Nguyen __________________ Minh Visit my tank at: http://berlinmethod.com/minhn/ http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...2/aquarium.htm

01-27-2003, 12:02 AM	#8
ochretoe Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Memphis, Tn. Posts: 24	Also check with Darren at Palmetto Reef. Great Clams and great service. Steve __________________ " Honey, there is water on the floor....Again!"

01-27-2003, 03:03 AM	#9
Minh Nguyen Contributing Member/Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 675	I think Darren no longer sells clam. Minh Nguyen __________________ Minh Visit my tank at: http://berlinmethod.com/minhn/ http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...2/aquarium.htm

01-25-2003, 12:27 PM	#3
zack s Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SEATTLE,WA Posts: 79	yes tank is 11 mons old. OK so I will check it out!

01-25-2003, 05:06 PM	#4
Hippopus Tenant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 74	I will second Clams Direct! Jim

01-25-2003, 05:10 PM	#5
zack s Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SEATTLE,WA Posts: 79	what about shipping, I have never mail ordered corals and doesn't well calms not good because they are so delagate?!

01-25-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
SueT Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Houston,Tex. USA Posts: 544	Zack, I've gotten clams from Barry numerous times and he knows exactly what he is doing packing and shipping wise. If you find a clam you like from him I would not hesitate to get it. Most of my 14 clams are from Barry anyway. They are so healthy and stay that way. HTH.. my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ my 120 ecosystem sps tank: http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html

01-27-2003, 10:56 AM	#10
SueT Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Houston,Tex. USA Posts: 544	I got an ORA clam from Darren at Christmas time. My sis paid but I picked it out. I recently got an email from Darren saying he would be having a large selection of ORA clams, ORA sps frags, corals etc. I got this email this past weekend. my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ my 120 ecosystem sps tank: http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html

01-27-2003, 11:45 AM	#11
Captain Clam Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 131	I would also vote www.ClamsDirect.com. Dr. Mac has a great reputation for quality stuff but I've looked at his website and some of his clams are very expensive and some that he sells as ultra maxima's would be sold as first grade by other vendors resulting in a comparable clam for way less money.

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