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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/11/2008, 06:12 PM
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Clams consuming nitrates?
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a4twenty
yes, they do. clams need Carbon, Nitrogen and...
yes, they do. clams need Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus to survive but as with the nitrates they are not going to be effective at removing phosphates.
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/10/2008, 03:12 PM
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Help - Crocea Byssus is missing
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a4twenty
that looks like the pedal mantle, the mantle the...
that looks like the pedal mantle, the mantle the clam uses to bore ( dissolve the calcium carbonate ) into rock. you're clam could just be holding it inside.
it sounds like he isn't bothered and...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/09/2008, 04:10 PM
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Help - Crocea Byssus is missing
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please, there is no need to apologize i was just...
please, there is no need to apologize i was just trying to make sure we are talking about the same thing. :)
i would be very surprised if your squamosa was still using byssal thread a 1'. as the...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/09/2008, 08:39 AM
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Help - Crocea Byssus is missing
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we are not trying to suggest you don't know what...
we are not trying to suggest you don't know what you are talking about. have you kept any large tridacnids? ones that no longer require a byssal thread anymore? the reason you usually can't see...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/08/2008, 08:43 PM
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who done it?
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a4twenty
the blenny probably started it but the crabs...
the blenny probably started it but the crabs probably finished it.
are you keeping nassarius snails in a BB? they need a sand bed, you'd be better off with some cerith and more astrae
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/08/2008, 03:59 PM
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Help - Crocea Byssus is missing
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that is normal, you can see through the incurrent...
that is normal, you can see through the incurrent siphon and out through the byssal opening. did he drop just his byssal thread or the whole organ??
if your not sure can you post a pic?
but...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/05/2008, 03:45 PM
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I Recieved my black and white maxima today
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sorry to hear :( this is why i never buy...
sorry to hear :(
this is why i never buy livestock over the internet, to many chance for things to go wrong.
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/03/2008, 04:41 PM
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Minor Crocea problem - White specks?
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a4twenty
Re: Minor Crocea problem - White specks?
the white there is because the mantle is folded over because it is in contact with the glass, with no light the clam can't support the zoox. in that area.
you have already moved him up so you're...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/03/2008, 04:30 PM
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New Crocea moving, lost foot??
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a4twenty
he's trying to move, i can't say why but a pic...
he's trying to move, i can't say why but a pic would help.
the cherub angel is probably the problem, they are not to be trusted with clams.
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/03/2008, 04:26 PM
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Please help with Dersea problem
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a4twenty
what fish do you have?
what fish do you have?
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/03/2008, 04:17 PM
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maxima threw his threads out...
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a4twenty
i agree, have you changed something recently?? (...
i agree, have you changed something recently?? ( flow, lights, added something new, started dosing, etc... )
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/03/2008, 08:30 AM
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My new and first clam
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a4twenty
a local ( to us ) LFS. :)
a local ( to us ) LFS. :)
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/02/2008, 02:34 PM
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Please help with Dersea problem
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a4twenty
this may help you tell the difference click me...
this may help you tell the difference click me (http://www.melevsreef.com/id/whats_a_whelk.html)
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/02/2008, 02:29 PM
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Pls Help! Flatworm Exit affects on Clam Question
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a4twenty
can you post a pic??
can you post a pic??
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/02/2008, 08:53 AM
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Crocea coinhabitant question
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980
Posted By
a4twenty
thats not 100% true, clams do get used to having...
thats not 100% true, clams do get used to having fish swim over top in time. i have seen several clams hosted by fish, where the clam doesn't react at all.
when shopping for a new clam ( usually...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
01/01/2008, 02:52 PM
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Pls Help! Flatworm Exit affects on Clam Question
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a4twenty
did you siphon out the FW's as they died? they...
did you siphon out the FW's as they died? they are toxic when they die and can cause a spike that can kill the tank.
i would continue with the water changes and run lots of carbon.
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/31/2007, 01:08 PM
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Dip advice
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a4twenty
put him in a Tupperware container or similar to...
put him in a Tupperware container or similar to try and prevent anything from climbing in until you can post a few pics.
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/30/2007, 12:27 PM
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New clam
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a4twenty
if its a crocea ( the color works and the...
if its a crocea ( the color works and the slightly open incurrent siphon too ) he won't grow much bigger than 6". seeing as he came from dismal lighting conditions i would leave him on the bottom...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/30/2007, 11:23 AM
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New clam
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a4twenty
Re: New clam
sounds more like a gigas. ( blue and purple )
it would be normal if it was a gigas, are there any tentacles on the incurrent siphon ( flat whole ).
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/29/2007, 11:13 AM
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Keeping a pygmy angel with clams?
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a4twenty
both dead, if i remember correctly
both dead, if i remember correctly
Forum:
Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/29/2007, 11:09 AM
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3
Flame Scallops
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658
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a4twenty
these guys do not survive long in an aquarium...
these guys do not survive long in an aquarium regardless of experience level or tank maturity and are best left in the ocean. they are filter feeders that we can't possible provide with the...
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Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/28/2007, 04:01 PM
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tear drop corcrea losing it spots
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612
Posted By
a4twenty
what lighting were they under?? did you...
what lighting were they under??
did you acclimate them to the new lights??
the different appearance ( was blue now green ) could just simply be the different lighting.
can you post a pic,...
Forum:
Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/24/2007, 07:55 AM
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5
New Clam 3" vs bristleworm any worries?
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Posted By
a4twenty
a few pics could help determine whether they are...
a few pics could help determine whether they are ok or not.
but the climbing of the shell doesn't sound right....
Forum:
Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/24/2007, 07:52 AM
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25
New gigas
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6,449
Posted By
a4twenty
you should get rid of the dusters ( just the ones...
you should get rid of the dusters ( just the ones on the shell ), they will prevent the clam from opening all the way which is a waste of energy and stressful on the clam.
the mantle should...
Forum:
Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks
12/23/2007, 07:00 AM
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7
missing siphon?
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3,226
Posted By
a4twenty
Re: missing siphon?
it sounds more like a derasa but a pic will tell the story.
was the siphon there when you bought the clam?? if so what fish / inverts do you have?
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