Hey everyone, I haven't posted on here for awhile. I've stumble upon a couple of clams at my lfs and have decided that I would love to add one to my 40b reef. Now, Im not so much an expert when it comes to clams, I know you treat them just like corals but that's it. I would like some feedback from you all about clam background and conditions needed to keep one thriving. Now, I'd like to get either a blue maxima or blue crocea. Nothing too big though because I know they get very expensive.
A little background of my tank, I have a 40 breeder reef, lit with Tao Taotronics, and have a hob reef octopus bh1000 model. I normally have good water conditions (low nitrates) and I do regular 10% wc. Usually every week and a half to two weeks. Now, I've heard that clams are kinda hard to keep? If they're anything compared to anemones I sound be fine? My rbta and gbta are thriving and doing well in my tank so if that's the case should I be fine? I also know that they need to attach to substrate or a rock if not already and should usually be placed on sand bed.
So for you reefers who has a clam, knows a lot about clams because of experience, or use to have a clam, please tell me how you kept yours thriving and if you still have it today, how long have you had it for?
A little background of my tank, I have a 40 breeder reef, lit with Tao Taotronics, and have a hob reef octopus bh1000 model. I normally have good water conditions (low nitrates) and I do regular 10% wc. Usually every week and a half to two weeks. Now, I've heard that clams are kinda hard to keep? If they're anything compared to anemones I sound be fine? My rbta and gbta are thriving and doing well in my tank so if that's the case should I be fine? I also know that they need to attach to substrate or a rock if not already and should usually be placed on sand bed.
So for you reefers who has a clam, knows a lot about clams because of experience, or use to have a clam, please tell me how you kept yours thriving and if you still have it today, how long have you had it for?