debbie7562
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I would like to know how many cleaner clams I need for a 55 gallon tank? I also would like to know about shells for crabs and snails? The shells being sold are all 1/2 inch. Is that big enough?
cleaner clams & shells
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smarls
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debbie,
In honesty, I have never heard of a "cleaner clam".
As a general rule, clams require prestine water conditions (well kept reef system set-up), and very strong lighting (hallides). They are not easy to care for unless you have a well-establshed set-up. So if I were you, I would choose to avoid the clams, depeneding on your set-up and your experience.
As for sanils, they grow their own shells, so you do not need to provide extra shells for them. The hermit crabs do require shells. Generally when they outgrow theirs, they will just find larger ones lying aorund. Depending on how big the crabs are to begin with, then the shellks would probably be fine.
HTH
Stewart
In honesty, I have never heard of a "cleaner clam".
As a general rule, clams require prestine water conditions (well kept reef system set-up), and very strong lighting (hallides). They are not easy to care for unless you have a well-establshed set-up. So if I were you, I would choose to avoid the clams, depeneding on your set-up and your experience.
As for sanils, they grow their own shells, so you do not need to provide extra shells for them. The hermit crabs do require shells. Generally when they outgrow theirs, they will just find larger ones lying aorund. Depending on how big the crabs are to begin with, then the shellks would probably be fine.
HTH
Stewart
reef_magic
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smarls, u are talking about the giant clams. the cleaner clams on this site are filter feeders and help keep water in check....if i were u debbie, i'd get 5 of em:yes:
but u dont really need these guys:thinking:
but u dont really need these guys:thinking:
