why do you add clams in your SPS tank ?

[jaefei]

any specific reason why do you add clams to your SPS tank ?
any advantages for SPS of adding them like growth and color ?

[jwalters103]

they suck nitrates out of the water, so if you have a hard time keeping nitrates low, they help.

i add them because i like them though

[jdieck]

They also add diversity and becasue they have basically similar requirements while being harmless it might be a very logical choice.

[SDguy]

I thought Calfo says something about them taking ammonia out of the water better than nitrate...I may be wrong,

As for why to add them....well, until I find a glowing, irridescent, electric blue/green acro....clams will have to suffice

[reefkoi]

I like to put things in the sand to create diversity, clams work great for that for me.

[desertfish]

Yes they do absorb ammonia which helps reduce nitrates. But, the more diverse a biotope the better in the long run. Besides they do add to the total aquascape of the tank.

[jmkins]

I'm with the others in the added aesthetic quality of clams. Given their similar requirements i opted for clams over LPS, though I keep zoas and blastos on my sandbed.

I've had more non-hobbiests notice my clams than anything else when they first see the tank. My girlfriend included. Seems that since most of my sps look the same to those that aren't avid reefers that the contrast of clams draws their attention.

[Lunchbucket]

I add them because they are purdy

Lunchbucket

[NanoClown]

to say look at my nice hundred dollar clams to go with my hundred dollar color sticks! lol

[seansod]

Because they look great and are always the center of attention in my tanks.

[LobsterOfJustice]

Same reason I put coral and fish in my tanks.

[Sk8r]

I vote for pretty: blues like a crocea are harder come by in a reef, and they help balance the pinks and purples and greens. Plus they're reactive [corals don't move that fast] and extremely interesting if you get into their biology---amazing creatures. I feed mine phyto, which I think helps the general biology of the tank...promoting all kinds of filter feeders like sponges, etc.

Plus, we've got the mh lights, and if there's room, why not?

[Bosphorus]

In addition,they are very beauty.

[slojmn]

I'm with Lunchbucket adn Bosphorus...Beacause they are just plain beautiful .

[chrisstie]

Originally posted by NanoClown
to say look at my nice hundred dollar clams to go with my hundred dollar color sticks! lol

This made me crack up so bad- my husband thinks fish tanks are cool and really supports me in keeping ours but he doesn't quite have the extreme level of enthusiasm as I do and he totally calls them sticks all the time

its hilarious

clams = look awesome!!!

[Deepsea2005]

when I first looked at them, I know I have to to have them.

[DarthBaiter]

So I can have clams on the half shell when ever I want.

or maybe we are just drawn to Jameson Whis...oops, my bad... clams because they are pretty, or it could be the taste.

[Kip]

deepsea... that teardrop is very nice

[checkinhawk]

i added them because they are bad azz looking.plus you can get some really nice colors and patterns in them(that you wont find in any sps).i have 6 as of now and plan on having at least 12.

[Lenny C]

I didn't really like clams when I brought my first one, I only got it because my wife loves them and if she is happy with the tank then I get to spend more $ on it. I love them now and I have realized that I can get them and my wife doesn't say a word abot me spending $ on the tank.

[Lunchbucket]

Deepsea2005 - Those are beautiful where did you get them??!!

Lunchbucket

[StrategicReef]

How do you balance the flow... my flow is always blowing the clam mantle until they curl in wards..

[Deepsea2005]

Thank you Kip and Lunchbucket.

Lunchbucket,
I got the tear drop from a local reefer. he got it from an online vendor for $500 3 years ago.
I bought the other one at LFS when it 2" small.