Cleaner Clams from Grocery Store
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lockemup
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Originally Posted by Angelofish
I'm planning on adding some to my tank. I want to know if its possible for them to release any stored gas from the sand bed when they burrow themselves. I dont want to cause any problems in the 55gal. :thinking:
If you have good flow at the top of the tank, you shouldn't have any problems because the bubbles will break at the top shouldn't they? Anyone else know if this is a problem?
Also, What about putting them in a location in the sump where there is no sand? Like before my fuge under the sock filter...
I'm planning on adding some to my tank. I want to know if its possible for them to release any stored gas from the sand bed when they burrow themselves. I dont want to cause any problems in the 55gal. :thinking:
If you have good flow at the top of the tank, you shouldn't have any problems because the bubbles will break at the top shouldn't they? Anyone else know if this is a problem?
Also, What about putting them in a location in the sump where there is no sand? Like before my fuge under the sock filter...
beerkegman
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Can you palce these cleaner clams in a bare bottom tank?
ctgretzky9
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Never actually heard of this working for prolonged periods. Those I know who have tried it (including me) had no luck with long term keeping of these critters. They are not meant for reef tanks. The clams sold as food are usually from cold water regions and not from reef zones that we are trying to simulate.
In every case I have heard, again including mine, is that they died shortly after introduction (a week or two) and actually created an ammonia spike and fouled the water.
There are usually not enough for these clams to filter out of the water, and I suspect they die from starvation as well.
This is not a method that should be used, IMO, as a way to control nitrates. If you need to get nitrates under control, get a good protein skimmer, make a fuge with cheato, or do water changes more frequently.
In every case I have heard, again including mine, is that they died shortly after introduction (a week or two) and actually created an ammonia spike and fouled the water.
There are usually not enough for these clams to filter out of the water, and I suspect they die from starvation as well.
This is not a method that should be used, IMO, as a way to control nitrates. If you need to get nitrates under control, get a good protein skimmer, make a fuge with cheato, or do water changes more frequently.
kdfrosty
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I added 3 Littleneck clams in March '05...about 10 months ago. they buried themselves into my DSB, which is about 4". Just like month one surfaced and I noticed my cleaner shrimp picking at it, so I took it out of the tank and discarded the insides, but kept the shell. I was worried about my nitrates. I placed the empty shell next to my GSPs for fragging purposes, and they grew over it no problem.
The clams nearly go unnoticed in my tank. I will occassionally see a spot in the sandbed where their tube is barely visible, but that's it.
The clams nearly go unnoticed in my tank. I will occassionally see a spot in the sandbed where their tube is barely visible, but that's it.
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lockemup
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I have about 7 littlenecks in my tank and will be using them in my next batch of Spaghetti sauce. Who else can say they have eaten something from thier own tank...
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Originally Posted by lockemup
I have about 7 littlenecks in my tank and will be using them in my next batch of Spaghetti sauce. Who else can say they have eaten something from thier own tank...
I just had this dish last night... although not from my tank. I just found this thread and im intrigued... im thinking a trip to the supermarket my be in the plans today.
I have about 7 littlenecks in my tank and will be using them in my next batch of Spaghetti sauce. Who else can say they have eaten something from thier own tank...
I just had this dish last night... although not from my tank. I just found this thread and im intrigued... im thinking a trip to the supermarket my be in the plans today.
promisetbg
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I thought they were also from cold waters..and was surprised when some I added as food for my puffer were still alive and still are,since October!
I use what is locally called cherrystone clams.If you read up on them..it's pretty interesting.The size of them denotes the name,they eventually are known as Quahogs at adult size.They can be found as far south as Florida ..so they can tolerate warmer water.
I use what is locally called cherrystone clams.If you read up on them..it's pretty interesting.The size of them denotes the name,they eventually are known as Quahogs at adult size.They can be found as far south as Florida ..so they can tolerate warmer water.