Clams without Substrate? - Page 2

Barry N. · 01-31-2004, 11:37 AM

Maxx, You are correct. : )

If one attaches to the botton of the tank or even a rock, gentle lean it to one side ( Very little presure) and cut the thread at the tank. The continue to do that all around the clam. Very slow process though. That is what when I intoduce a clam into a tank I like to have a small shell or flat piece of rock under his byssal then he can be moved from place to place.

Craig Manoukian · 01-31-2004, 01:15 PM

Sounds like a flat rock or shell is preferred so as to minimize the trauma when moving the animal. Great advice Maxx and Barry, thanks!!

Gina · 01-31-2004, 05:56 PM

When the time comes we add a clam I think we will definately place it on a shell or flat piece of rock. I would hate to have a reason come up that one would need to be moved and not be able to move it!

NaH2O · 01-31-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by Curtswearing
Great question. I find myself watching for clam posts as I would love one. I'm still reading up before I make the leap.

Well, Curt - looks like your leaping before your done reading....congrats on your clam!

Thanks for the responses everyone! As usual, ~Karma all around~

Witfull · 01-31-2004, 06:32 PM

welcome to my addiction curt,, do yourself a favor,,,save up for a few clams and that will save you on shipping.. its the same freight for 1-4 clams,,,plus,,,you get more clams!!!!!

MtnDewMan · 01-31-2004, 09:25 PM

I have some Maxima on the bare bottom. They do fine. They like to tip over occasionally ... but they don't seem to mind. I try to let them lean against some rock. One actually attached to some rock at the base at about a 45 degree angle and it seems fine. I think Crocea however may need something to grab onto or bore into.

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Barry N. Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 81 View Gallery Karma Komment	Maxx, You are correct. : ) If one attaches to the botton of the tank or even a rock, gentle lean it to one side ( Very little presure) and cut the thread at the tank. The continue to do that all around the clam. Very slow process though. That is what when I intoduce a clam into a tank I like to have a small shell or flat piece of rock under his byssal then he can be moved from place to place. __________________ Barry

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sounds like a flat rock or shell is preferred so as to minimize the trauma when moving the animal. Great advice Maxx and Barry, thanks!! __________________ 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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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,833 View Gallery Karma Komment	When the time comes we add a clam I think we will definately place it on a shell or flat piece of rock. I would hate to have a reason come up that one would need to be moved and not be able to move it! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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MtnDewMan Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 91 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have some Maxima on the bare bottom. They do fine. They like to tip over occasionally ... but they don't seem to mind. I try to let them lean against some rock. One actually attached to some rock at the base at about a 45 degree angle and it seems fine. I think Crocea however may need something to grab onto or bore into. __________________ MDM Come Join Us http://www.reeffrontiers.com/images/...1_sig_logo.jpg

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