jason Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 My blue c***** clam pass away after 5 months in my tank. Please advise is this one health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted January 9, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2003 what makes you think this clam is not healthy ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 9, 2003 Author Share Posted January 9, 2003 because one of my clam died (melted) therefore around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Perhaps you have to tell us whether you are providing enough light and calcium for keeping clams first. Failure to do so is a guarantee that clams will die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted January 9, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2003 Looks like a squamosa or gigas, their colouration tends to be brownish if you are worried about the colour. Was there a colour change? Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 jason How long have this calm been in your tank? Any sign of growth ie do you see new shell growth. New growth are white in colour. If it growing then everything is fine. Expansion of the mantle does not indicate growth. Too much expansion point to lighting intensity is not enough. If you have it for several months and no growth then the clam could be starving or your calcium and alkilinity level may not be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 10, 2003 Author Share Posted January 10, 2003 The clam seem always the same. I only use FL light. 2 20000K, 1 10000K, 1 6500k and 1 blue. I will check any white new shell grow. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted January 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2003 can i just ask what is the wattage to the lights ? that could be the source to the problem ? as i know clams needs pretty strong lightings ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pospeh Posted January 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2003 FL lights are not enough for clams. You need at least compact fluoroscents, or preferably, MH lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 10, 2003 Author Share Posted January 10, 2003 everyday looking at the clam so not able to detect any growth. lights are around 200Watts. I put all lights to one side of tank so can focus on the clam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted January 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2003 sometimes the depth of the tank has a part to play in it .... as FL is not as "strong" as MH .... or even PL .... the clams might not be getting enough of lights .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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