flow and clams

[spscrackhead]

so whats the deal with flow for clams?

[a4twenty]

clams like flow, just not direct flow. i have 30 - 35 times turnover and my clams are fine but none of the flow is aimed directly at the clams.

[dendro982]

Mine prefer low flow (150 gph) and aside from the pump, no flow in their direction - the mantle shouldn't move.
May be they are just picky ;)

[jmaneyapanda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10913615#post10913615 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dendro982
Mine prefer low flow (150 gph) and aside from the pump, no flow in their direction - the mantle shouldn't move.
May be they are just picky ;)

???

Many clams are found on the reef surface, growing with acropoars around them in the wild. Do you think the mantle moves on these clams?

As a4twenty said, good flow, just not direct.

[mr pink floyd]

i have a k4 IN MY 29, a crocea about 16" away from it, fairly indirect, every now and then a jet of flow comes in from behind that folds part of the mantle, but the clam doesnt close, nor does it move, its happy and healthy

[dendro982]

Do you think the mantle moves on these clams?
:D If only my clams paid attention to what I'm thinking...:rolleyes:

Experience differs, ClamsDirect had similar to mine.

[jmaneyapanda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10918168#post10918168 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dendro982
:D If only my clams paid attention to what I'm thinking...:rolleyes:

Experience differs, ClamsDirect had similar to mine.

Clamsdierct usually doesnt keep their clams very long. They usually get boxed and shipped quickly after arriving> :rollface:

You may have tremendous success with the low flow. SO be it. But the claim that mantles shouldnt move is innaccurate and misleading. High flow stimulates localized maste removal, high pass through of food materials (as clams dont have polyps or move to gather food), circulate calcium, alkalinity, and other nutrients.