Finding "Sea Hum"

[Neutral]

Is clam a must in a marine set up? Is it meant for a reef tank (a must have decoration?) or more towards a FOWLR tank? Maybe I would also ask, what other purpose beside decoration can this bottom beauty can add to our marine setup. 

Recently I just acquired some big and nice clam in my FOWLR setup. To my surprise, it does improved my water condition as a form of a natural filter to my tank..

[Neutral]

So what big clams did i acquired? I will let the pictures do the talking. I bought as Maxima clams. Even after reading through some articles on differentiating the difference type of clam.. i still have no clue.. unless i checked the clam's byssal (the ass) than I may know.. but the most important thing is I love them.. 

[Neutral]

Here is the link to differentiate the different type of clams.. 

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/jf/feature/index.php

[Neutral]

Btw.. my setup is a FOWLR .. I am mainly keeping some dwaf angels as well as a blue face angel. So far no nipping on my clams yet.. well I am keeping my finger cross.. my guess is so long as our fishes are well fed.. chances and risk of them nipping our corals will be reduced. 

 

Edited October 20, 2015 by Neutral

[Guest]

Hi why don't you open a thread on your fowlr so we can see what fish you keep with clam

[Neutral]

hahahaha... after i recape my tank over this weekend .. i will show hand.. 

[JMW]

Hi Neutral, can share how you noticed that the clams improved your water quality? You verified by testing for nitrates & phosphates?

I'm interested in their effectiveness as natural filters

[shy88devil]

Nice clam !

[FaLong]

Interesting! But according to the video... how many class do you need to really have an impact in your water quality?

[Neutral]

Hi Neutral, can share how you noticed that the clams improved your water quality? You verified by testing for nitrates & phosphates?

I'm interested in their effectiveness as natural filters

i jus took a 2 days reading.. 

20/10/2015

CA : 420ppm, KH : 10, PO4 : 5 and N03 : 20

21/10/2015

CA : 400ppm, KH : 9, P04 : 4 and N03 : 15

Disclaimer... I have off my skimmer and no feeding of any coral food during this 2 before taking the readings.

i am still experimenting. Like wise.. I am new as well..  Still need to learn alot from all seniors here.

 

[Neutral]

Nice clam !

Thanks.

[Neutral]

Interesting! But according to the video... how many class do you need to really have an impact in your water quality?

i would like to find out more too.. If really like what the video shows.. I would wana rear oystal.. ... Can filled feed us too.. Lolx

[JMW]

i jus took a 2 days reading.. 

20/10/2015

CA : 420ppm, KH : 10, PO4 : 5 and N03 : 20

21/10/2015

CA : 400ppm, KH : 9, P04 : 4 and N03 : 15

Disclaimer... I have off my skimmer and no feeding of any coral food during this 2 before taking the readings.

i am still experimenting. Like wise.. I am new as well..  Still need to learn alot from all seniors here.

 

hmmmm interesting! there's noticeable effect on the nitrate & phosphate levels, could be the BB at work too? I don't know if it makes sense to dose coral food, monitor the levels then, & then one day later... That can also tell how much they are cleaning your water? Will that work?

otherwise is just monitor for more days with no skimmer & food to see if they can reduce the levels even further..

Bro your clams are your tank's natural skimmer

[Neutral]

i also learning and experimenting

 

[shy88devil]

i also learning and experimenting

 

we too .. lets share our knowledge around the reefing family

[Neutral]