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Originally Posted by mike Can anyone help with keeping giant clams? I love the clams and there really cool. How much lighting would I need and how much food? |
Hello Mike,
I find clams to be pretty simple to keep once you know there requirements but then again this goes for everything. Lots of light is better (mh, my opinion) and as far as feeding they only need to be fed if they are 3" or smaller. Try to buy a clam that is about 4" so you really do not have to worry about feeding it, it will get everything it needs from the lighting and
nitrates. Of course it does not hurt to feed the tank. Also be careful when you get a new clam they have predators and one of the most common are the pyramid snail which will kill the clam. I recommend quarantine new animals for about a month before putting them into the main display tank to make sure they are healthy and predator free. But if you do not make sure you take a good look at the bottom, sides, all over the clam shell to make sure you do not have any unwanted guests. If you place the clam in your sand bed it is a good idea to place a clam shell under its foot for it to attach its self to which will help protect the clam, much more so than just placing it down in the sand. Clams can also be placed on the rock work and should attach themselves within a few days to a week unless conditions (water current, lighting) are not correct. Hope this helps.
Take care
