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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 05/16/2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By critterkeeper
Here are a few Keith: ...

Here are a few Keith:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=297
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 05/16/2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By critterkeeper
Two things: Actually, yes, as a clam gets...

Two things:

Actually, yes, as a clam gets older its mantle gets thicker and some of the zooxanthellae in the lower parts are shaded to some degree by those in the upper part. Thus, the shaded ones...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/23/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 702
Posted By critterkeeper
Maxima - take a look at the last pic in the...

Maxima - take a look at the last pic in the column here:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=293&offset=15

and here:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=293&offset=30...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/09/2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 51,451
Posted By critterkeeper
Read: Mansour, K. 1946a. Communication...

Read:

Mansour, K. 1946a. Communication between the dorsal edge of the mantle and the stomach in Tridacna. Nature (London) 157:844.

Norton, J.H., M.A. Shepherd, H.M. Long, and W.K. Fitt. 1992....
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/09/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 51,451
Posted By critterkeeper
Also copied from the other post: Kalkbreath...

Also copied from the other post:

Kalkbreath wrote:

"I have studied clams for a few years now; under the microscope, one can clearly witness the zooxanthella inside a clam's blood stream... I...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/09/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,471
Posted By critterkeeper
Oh yeah, the change in color with a change in...

Oh yeah, the change in color with a change in viewing angle is normal. It's due to little reflective structures in the mantle called iridophores. Has nothing to do with glass/acrylic. Also covered in...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/09/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,471
Posted By critterkeeper
Kalkbreath wrote: "I have studied clams for...

Kalkbreath wrote:

"I have studied clams for a few years now; under the microscope, one can clearly witness the zooxanthella inside a clam's blood stream... I have never found plankton?[neither zoo...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 03/02/2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By critterkeeper
And yet again - people saying they're keeping...

And yet again - people saying they're keeping this and that under this and that and everythings great. But when asked to post specific details, I get one person (jovreefer) that gives at least...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/23/2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By critterkeeper
Actually, I already had a sticky post a while...

Actually, I already had a sticky post a while back with specific questions about keeping them under fluorescents. It stayed at the top for a couple of months I think - and only a handful of people...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/23/2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By critterkeeper
I understand the set-ups are not all the same,...

I understand the set-ups are not all the same, which is why it would be nice of you to actually document each set-up here. What we need are lots of facts/data and fewer opinions. Agreed? I am ALWAYS...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/22/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By critterkeeper
Hey Rabidcrab, You wrote: "I have a...

Hey Rabidcrab,

You wrote:

"I have a buisness for maintaining saltwater tanks and i couldnt tell you how many tanks with PC's have clams thriving..."

Enlighten me. How many? What species, how...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/22/2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By critterkeeper
Yeah, it's more like one inch per year for a...

Yeah, it's more like one inch per year for a crocea for the first few years, and then even slower after that...

Sorry to say, but I think someone is either way off on their measurments, or doesn't...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/22/2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By critterkeeper
I just happened to check in... First, Mbunna...

I just happened to check in...

First, Mbunna is one of the most knowledgeable sources of information here. Period. You should thank him for spending his time dishing out post after post of factual...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/15/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,263
Posted By critterkeeper
Not mine - but several pics... The site has...

Not mine - but several pics...

The site has been having trouble lately - forgive me if it quits...

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=303

JF
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 02/07/2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By critterkeeper
Look here: ...

Look here:

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=296&offset=0
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/20/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By critterkeeper
They're commensals. No problem.

They're commensals. No problem.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/18/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 463
Posted By critterkeeper
Derasas can go over 20" in shell length and have...

Derasas can go over 20" in shell length and have a large girth. With the mantle extended they're several inches larger in all directions. Going to be tough to fit that in a 55...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/13/2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By critterkeeper
I live in Tampa and my tank STAYS between 82-84...

I live in Tampa and my tank STAYS between 82-84 year-round. I trust my AC, and keep a couple of big frozen tupperware things full of water in the freezer, just in case I ever need to drop the temp a...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/18/2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By critterkeeper
"MOST croceas appear similar" Most that we...

"MOST croceas appear similar"

Most that we see in the US. :(

There are occasional greens and golds though, and a few others - but yes, I'd say the vast majority that we get over here are...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/18/2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By critterkeeper
If you take a look at the links near the top left...

If you take a look at the links near the top left on my photo site, you can find a lot of pics of each species filed under clams (http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=82). Quite a few are...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/18/2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By critterkeeper
Here's a good number of squamosa pics - many of...

Here's a good number of squamosa pics - many of them very unusual...

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=295&offset=0

JF
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/16/2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,420
Posted By critterkeeper
He also completely avoided the fact that they can...

He also completely avoided the fact that they can absorb nitrogen and claimed that ALL clam deaths are due to starvation (ridiculous).

BTW - I've got a copy of the paper he cited that talks about...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/15/2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,420
Posted By critterkeeper
Just dropping by... Wakesetter, everybody...

Just dropping by...

Wakesetter, everybody has their own idea of what a good writing style is, so I would never knock you (or anybody else) for not liking mine. However, if you think it's a...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/13/2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,420
Posted By critterkeeper
Here's a review by Bob Goemans: ...

Here's a review by Bob Goemans:

http://www.liquid-medium.com/Goemans_review.doc

And here's a recent post by mbbuna:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=968202
...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/03/2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 519
Posted By critterkeeper
Again I ask - where are you folks coming up with...

Again I ask - where are you folks coming up with the idea that T5 outperform a 250w MH bulb.

Anyone???
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