Clam Forum

Montanareefer · 01-15-2004, 06:35 AM

Hello Everyone!

Well I talked to Travis in chat last night and asked if it would be a good idea to have a clam forum where we can go and put pics of our clams and learn about their care and our experiences with them.

I think this would benefit us all and for those who are thinking of having clams in the future. I would like to say clams are not for the beginner as certain requirements have to be made to assure the best survival of a clam.

Example: You need in my opinion a very mature reef tank before acquiring a clam. Anyways more would be discussed in the clam forum if there is enough interest from the members to have such a forum.

So if you think this is a good idea please voice your thoughts here so Travis can decide! Thanks so much!

wooddood · 01-15-2004, 08:03 AM

johnny i think it's a great idea im in.

Travis · 01-15-2004, 08:14 AM

I'm moving this to the Suggstion Box. We're always open to the possibility of new forums, as long as they will be active and there is enough interest. If you think you would commonly use a clam forum, as Johnny stated, please let us know here and myself, Teri and the mods will decide if there's sufficient interest.

Thanks!

T

Orvin Farmer · 01-15-2004, 08:18 AM

Clams! Clams! Clams! Oh, What beautiful creatures they are! Great Idea.

Curtswearing · 01-15-2004, 08:23 AM

I would like a clam forum. I have done a lot of research but there is nothing quite like being able to ask a clam keeper a question.

They are beautiful. I want anyone who buys one to know how to keep it healthy and growing.

NaH2O · 01-15-2004, 08:33 AM

I would love to see a clam forum. We have many members that are interested in keeping them, as well as many experienced members that can share their knowledge. I'll look forward to the new addition.

Orvin Farmer · 01-15-2004, 08:38 AM

FYI on the question on how to keep them healthy and growing. Lots of intence lighting I run HQI MH in both 250w and 150w 10,000k.

Pro_builder · 01-15-2004, 08:51 AM

This does sound like a great addition to our vastly growing community. I'm all for it.

Craig Manoukian · 01-15-2004, 08:57 AM

I'm in, clams ahoy!

jgalafa · 01-15-2004, 10:13 AM

Great Idea !!!!!!!

Witfull · 01-15-2004, 10:56 AM

i think it deserves a shot.

sorcerer · 01-15-2004, 11:20 AM

I'm for it. love them clams...

Montanareefer · 01-15-2004, 11:42 AM

Well by the looks of the replies to this we may have a chance of having a clam forum set up! It will be fun!

jks1 · 01-15-2004, 11:43 AM

great idea, i think it will be great

Craig Manoukian · 01-15-2004, 12:16 PM

We have 12/400+ members, any other clam lovers or clam lover wannabes out there?

01-15-2004, 06:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Clam Forum Hello Everyone! Well I talked to Travis in chat last night and asked if it would be a good idea to have a clam forum where we can go and put pics of our clams and learn about their care and our experiences with them. I think this would benefit us all and for those who are thinking of having clams in the future. I would like to say clams are not for the beginner as certain requirements have to be made to assure the best survival of a clam. Example: You need in my opinion a very mature reef tank before acquiring a clam. Anyways more would be discussed in the clam forum if there is enough interest from the members to have such a forum. So if you think this is a good idea please voice your thoughts here so Travis can decide! Thanks so much!

01-15-2004, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	johnny i think it's a great idea im in. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-15-2004, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,330 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I'm moving this to the Suggstion Box. We're always open to the possibility of new forums, as long as they will be active and there is enough interest. If you think you would commonly use a clam forum, as Johnny stated, please let us know here and myself, Teri and the mods will decide if there's sufficient interest. Thanks! T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

01-15-2004, 08:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Orvin Farmer Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 100 View Gallery Karma Komment	Clams! Clams! Clams! Oh, What beautiful creatures they are! Great Idea. __________________ Our reef tank is my drug of choice. The addiction is real, and I can't stop. Rehab...HA....I, won't go. I love it too much. Givvvve Meeeee Morrre coralllls!!!

01-15-2004, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would like a clam forum. I have done a lot of research but there is nothing quite like being able to ask a clam keeper a question. They are beautiful. I want anyone who buys one to know how to keep it healthy and growing. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-15-2004, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would love to see a clam forum. We have many members that are interested in keeping them, as well as many experienced members that can share their knowledge. I'll look forward to the new addition. __________________ ~Nikki~

01-15-2004, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Orvin Farmer Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 100 View Gallery Karma Komment	FYI on the question on how to keep them healthy and growing. Lots of intence lighting I run HQI MH in both 250w and 150w 10,000k. __________________ Our reef tank is my drug of choice. The addiction is real, and I can't stop. Rehab...HA....I, won't go. I love it too much. Givvvve Meeeee Morrre coralllls!!!

01-15-2004, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	This does sound like a great addition to our vastly growing community. I'm all for it. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

01-15-2004, 08:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,724 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I'm in, clams ahoy! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-15-2004, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
jgalafa Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great Idea !!!!!!! __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

01-15-2004, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm for it. love them clams... __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

01-15-2004, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well by the looks of the replies to this we may have a chance of having a clam forum set up! It will be fun!

01-15-2004, 11:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	great idea, i think it will be great __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

01-15-2004, 12:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,724 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	We have 12/400+ members, any other clam lovers or clam lover wannabes out there? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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