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Old 03-07-2005, 12:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
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looking for a new clam ? how to chosse.

ok want to get a clam but not sure on what to look for in a health specimen. lfs has some crocera and maxima clams some are small maybe 1 inch and others are maybe 4 inches the big ones arent to colorful but the little ones are awesome just wondering before i buy how to spot a good healthy 1 thans for info guys my water params are fine and of high quality.
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Old 03-07-2005, 12:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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any clam under 2.5" requires regular feedings of phyto,,and can be difficult to keep. wait til you find one over that size, and has the colors you want. they are out there.
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I couldn't agree more on your statement above. With 61 yrs in the hobby, the last 41 yrs in the saltwater end exclusively, I, too, can do things that others should NOT.
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Old 03-07-2005, 03:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
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doctor mac has some nice crocea and tear drop maximas 4-6in check it out here's a link

http://www.drmaccorals.com/sys-tmpl/...view_all.nhtml
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Clams section of knowledgebase would be a good start.

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/knowled...links.php?c=33
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