clam care

  1. F

    Clam shell base?

    I have a clam shell from an old clam I had and I was wondering if I could place a new clam on top of it ,and would the foot of the new clam take hold?
  2. L

    New clam from Petco

    How’s this clam look I picked it up from Petco for 33 after the sale… I know it’s a derasa clam I did some research as Petco had it for a week before I got it and I waited till it went on sale so I know that they can do highlighting just seeing if anyone can recommend any advice that may be...
  3. ncfalco

    Derasa clam with Pinched Mantle Disease (PMD)?

    Hello fellow reefers, I've had this 2.5 inch Derasa Tridacna clam for about a week now, and it hasn't been fully extending its mantle. It extended its mantle more fully on the first day that I added it to the tank. I drip acclimated the clam for one hour and carefully matched both the...
  4. BleachedCoral

    Please help with fading Maxima Clam mantle

    Hello, I purchased Maxima Clam about 3 weeks ago, and noticed that it's mantle has become flaky and cracked, like asphalt that was heavily salted in the winter (It's more clear when you zoom in on the picture). It's receiving about 150 PAR and has low to moderate flow. Alkalinity is at 8.2...
  5. Kuhn

    Derasa clam gaping?

    Hello! I'm a new clam dad and I recently picked up this Derasa clam about 3 days ago. I love this thing to pieces but I noticed its Incurrent Siphon has been gaping the past two days... I've been watching it like a hawk to make sure it didn't show any other signs of unhappiness but I can't...
  6. FishAreCool

    Clam Questions

    I am thinking about a crocea or maxima clam for my 16 gallon biocube when my tank is established. I have some questions. 1) Which is easier to care for? 2) Could I even be able to put one in my biocube?
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