Dersa clam

[dallas03]

Does anyone have a dersa clam? I just want to know the acclimation requirements, diet, light, and care level. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[ryanhayes9]

the name is a derasa clam. they are one of the lower light species and can be kept under t5 and maybe pc's if enough watts per gallon. should also supplement tank with phytoplan i like dt. list your tank size and lights please

 

[dallas03]

55 gal and t5. Im tryin to pic between a pearl bubble coral or this

 

[yosemite sam]

They are one of the easier Tridacna clams to take care of, but still need good, stable water conditions and lighting. The don't really need to be fed above a certain size, and will get their food from photosynthesis. As Ryan mentioned, what size tank do you have, and what equipment. Keep in mind Derasas get quite large.

 

[ryanhayes9]

how many watts of t5?

 

[dallas03]

Not sure but its not real high. Also can these clams or flame scallops make pearls?

 

[scoobs]

I think that oysters that do pearls

 

[dallas03]

One more thing, how big before they just mainly need light?

 

[ryanhayes9]

i would say 5 inches