Tank requirement for Clam

[Michaeleu]

The first clam I brought was dead after 5 weeks. Wonder why? Can any one tell me what I need in order for the clam to survives.

[FuEl]

Strong lights. At least T5s. Keep temperatures from reaching above 29 degrees celcius. Choose healthy specimens...not gaping ones.. Place them at suitable spots (bright light, good water flow, away from other corals)...look out for pests like pyramid snails..Small clams will need phytoplankton feeding as supplement. Make sure fish or inverts don't disturb them. Keep water quality high.

[Michaeleu]

Thanks. Me got a double tube T5. But the temperature is around 28.2 to 31 depend on weather.

[freddychin]

The first clam I brought was dead after 5 weeks. Wonder why? Can any one tell me what I need in order for the clam to survives.

This is your first clam.

Do not keep shifting the clam from one place to another

This is what happen to my first clamn and finally shift to lorry because "mati"

[surfedelic]

When you select your clams try to buy those which are attached to a rocks - those come without rock have a lower chance of survival - this is the advice given by a clam farm in the states.

I hope this helps.

[typrobin]

Thanks. Me got a double tube T5. But the temperature is around 28.2 to 31 depend on weather.

temperature is too high...maybe your t5 have lost its intensity...try placing them directly under the lights...

as for temperature, can use fan if u are on a budget...my tank uses 1Xprofantic fan, currently temperature remain below 27...but during the hot spells, it will go up to 28+...

[CooL_anakin]

In my opinion, 2 T5s are insufficient even if your tank is very shallow.

I think your problem is in your lighting. I'ld recommend getting around 4-6 tubes for T5s or even MH. Another problem may be due to your calcium levels.Clams need quite a significant amount of calcium. Plz correct me if i'm wrong. =)

[SBS_Transit]

how big is your tank ?

[Michaeleu]

Thanks Guys.

My tank size is L30" x W16" x H20".

Maybe I'll fix another pair of T5's & get fan's to cool down my tank a little bit.

[nsyahron]

What about Ca, Alkalinity and those stuff?

[limsh1999]

Iodine element is essential too right?

[Michaeleu]

Wow, So many things to consider.

Think need time to set the tank condition before I get another one.

[charlie]

Strong lights. At least T5s. Keep temperatures from reaching above 29 degrees celcius. Choose healthy specimens...not gaping ones.. Place them at suitable spots (bright light, good water flow, away from other corals)...look out for pests like pyramid snails..Small clams will need phytoplankton feeding as supplement. Make sure fish or inverts don't disturb them. Keep water quality high.

Hi,

How is pyramid snail looks like? Have any Pic to show? Thanks

Charlie

[tineng]

In my opinion, 2 T5s are insufficient even if your tank is very shallow.

I think your problem is in your lighting. I'ld recommend getting around 4-6 tubes for T5s or even MH. Another problem may be due to your calcium levels.Clams need quite a significant amount of calcium. Plz correct me if i'm wrong. =)

Yes, do watch your calcium level, my tank had clams in it for months with calcium at a very low level...<300ppm....

then i started on SPS and watch my Calcium level closely (now around 400ppm)...you can really see new growth on the clam!!!