dnsfpl Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 is it possible to keep clam healthy without any calcium dosing? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lcf425 Posted February 2, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2011 I do water change only ^^ and I have 2 big clams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 is it possible to keep clam healthy without any calcium dosing? thanks Should be fine as long as you are able to maintain the Ca parameters. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 how often do you water change? i do app 15%, once a month i do not measure my calcium level anyone knows roughly how much calcium does a 15cm calm absorb? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted February 2, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted February 2, 2011 is it possible to keep clam healthy without any calcium dosing? thanks clam need light also.... Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 how often do you water change? i do app 15%, once a month i do not measure my calcium level anyone knows roughly how much calcium does a 15cm calm absorb? thanks You can only get the indication from your Ca test, if you measure a drop and even after water change, the Ca continue to fall, you will need to look into supplementation. From my past experience, clams have certain growth cycle and during "accelerated" cycle, their calcium demands will be high. Clams demands for Ca will also be high before they reach their "adult" size. For example a 15cm Crocea may have lesser Ca demands than a 15cm Gigas. HTH Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coral diver Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Small Clam will demand more calcium and light water change will not be enough, I would suggest dozing Calcium, Alkalinity & Magnesium to maintain the water parameter in order, also feed or seed your tank with phytoplankton the clams will love. Quote The Pacific is my reef tank Visit me @ www.seareef.com/SD/forum.php or AquaSD when ever your in San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 my total water volume, including sump etc, is app 540l i change app 100l of water, once a month dose app 300ml of iwarna top up every other day currently have only 2 sps, monti & birdnest do you think is workable? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 my total water volume, including sump etc, is app 540l i change app 100l of water, once a month dose app 300ml of iwarna top up every other day currently have only 2 sps, monti & birdnest do you think is workable? cheers Try to do a Ca and kh test before and after dosing Iwarna top-up, followed by another test the next day. It should give you an indication from there. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnsfpl Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 noted bro here's a pix of my virgin clam, hopefully it will stay healthy under my care cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 noted bro here's a pix of my virgin clam, hopefully it will stay healthy under my care cheers That's a beauty! Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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