@Darlene, when introducing the clam to the aquarium lay it on the substrate and when it feels safe (is not disturbed for a little bit) it opens up and uses a "foot" (looks like a white or pink tongue) to upright itself and feel its way into the substrate. They usually prefer sandy surfaces , so if you consider having one of these mollusks as a pet, itâs essential that the habitat is adapted to their needs, that is, with a substrate of around 8 centimeters and enough sandto remain hidden or buried. They add these chemicals to their enclosures. Turtles are devious little devils! Plain Freshwater Clams Clams â Freshwater Plain. I have detritus in the substrate which I guess the clams can still feed on. Make sure you feed the clams because they will starve to death if you do not. Answer: It should let the turtle go on its own. Good luck! Pick them up and give them a whiff. In a heavily planted tank, this can mean days of hard work tearing out and replanting uprooted plants. Freshwater Clams do not live very long if the environment and habitat are not able to meeting their needs. A dead clam is no laughing matter. - Duration: 12:59. what happens when you find a lake water clam or mussle. You can do natural filtration or mechanical. (Natural Cycle). Great For Pond. If it were me, because of its injury, I would humanely put the clam to sleep. I was told that they are bottom feeders and the eat left over food. I could make a meal of clam spaghetti out of them! thanks for the info, I just got a bunch of clams the size of my finger, I'm not sure how big they grow I got them on a river, I wonder if they are safe to put with a goldfish? A well-fed clam will show visible growth over time. However, there is a way around this. I position it about 2 inches from her mouth and while the shrimp eat at it the water current carries pieces of it to her. Availability:: Currently Unavailable Product Code: 5FC1-2. I have expensive fish in my tank that i donot want to get sick. Some move across the bottom looking for food. Freshwater Clam shell color can range from dark brown to light brown or tan. I have some nvery cool fish in my tank and i love them all. They are divided into 3 tanks. I'd leave them alone. Others try to keep aquarium pH above 7. Sigh. Like many freshwater bivalves, Corbicual sp. Maybe itâs due to the shift in water parameters between the display tank and the home tank, the stress of being transported, hunger or other factors. I have another hub on here on the recipe I used to feed my clams. Note regarding overstocking: Its important to be mindful that keeping Freshwater Clams is like keeping other inhabitants in a tank. However, what I found out is that they prefer slightly lower water temperature usually in the region of 20 to 22 degree Celsius meaning that coldwater companions will be more suitable getting along with them. Provide enough fine substrate that they can fully bury themselves--this depends on the clams size. A Clam Is Not a True Filter. Call 1-888-THAT-PET to order. In most cases, feeding a Freshwater Clam naturally occurring edible material is not enough. Any comments appreciated! they tear the food pellets when they eat and it gets everywhere. What are some good and bad tank mates for clams? and the fish to make the tank dirty and the clams eat it? Sterling Carter from Indian Mound, Tennessee on July 29, 2010: Wow, what an interesting Hub. Isadora (author) from Tennessee on February 25, 2010: Thank you for pointing out that clams act as animals not plants. They may slowly burrow into the substrate until they are nearly covered, leaving only the slightest glimpse of their shell and siphon visible. Freshwater Clams make good tank mates with other calm choices like ⦠However, avoid placing the clam in a tank with catfish, loaches, or freshwater puffers, as these may eat your clam if they get hungry. They also filter out tiny creatures from the water. The turtles may eat the clams though. I added 2 clams about 2 weeks ago. My clam is also buried. These creatures are found in many places on the earth, but their highest concentrations are in the US. Calcium is important too. Also look for shells that are free from cracks, splits, pits and other deformities. Thank you for all this good information. its about 4 to 5 in and it has a crack in its shell, is it safe to keep it in my tank and will it breed by its self thanks to who ever can answer my ? I use a syringe without a needle to slowly drop food over their feeding tubes. Freshwater Plants for Aquariums Some fish tank plants are easier to care for than others. Isadora (author) from Tennessee on January 24, 2012: TheUsedCarGuy from Melbourne Australia on January 24, 2012: Isadora (author) from Tennessee on January 08, 2012: This should work for the Mississippi mussels, yes. x. just grinded up fish flake.. i read up and it said that was ok for them .. is that right ? *Mine do eat small particles of fish food but it may be difficult to get enough food for them crushed into small enough particles. Well, freshwater clams (and most saltwater clams as well) are filterfeeders. Free shipping. I ac not smell them due to bad cold. See more ideas about clams, saltwater aquarium, reef tank. Its pricey when buying the ingredients but they last a long time. One of my clams is fully open and ive had him only for a couple days. Our site uses cookies. Keeping Freshwater Clams can be easy in many ways. typically buries itself in ⦠I have kept freshwater clams in my biggest aquarium. Isadora (author) from Tennessee on April 15, 2010: *Yes, you can acclimate the clams just like fish. :). But the other i put in i left on top of some sandy gravel and the next morning i use my net and find him burried and now i cant find him anymore (i assume he dug a tunnel) but anyway its my first time with clams and im at least happy. how will i know if they dead.. just cos it would be very smeely?.. Tridacna Clams Tridacna Clams have become very popular among marine aquarists. Would your feeding recipe work for them? Could someone give me suggestions about the daily living habit of a clam ?? I recently saw a snail opened up halfway and a few snails and some kind of worm feeding on it. 20 ASSORTED LIVE FRESHWATER GOLDEN BABY CLAMS. Its me again so you just buy the ingredients and mix it & drop it in the fish tank ?? 15 day guarantee. Small tanks may suffice, but in general, the bigger the tank the better. I hope this helps and feel free to ask more questions. Remember to also do your research beforehand on rules and regulations of the specific place you are visiting. Either way, itâs something to be aware of. I had to quite that when one of my larger shells, a 5 lb Washboard managed to get his foot between the silicon and the glass and broke my 200 gallon tank. I was wondering, how do you add clams to an aquarium and how can you feed them? Make sure you only use dechlorinated water in their aquariums. Lighting: Standard community tank lighting. Also, I have sand in my tank about 2 inches, but the bigger calm doesn't fit completely under the sand, only about half way. There needs to be enough water in the tank to hold sufficient edible matter to support the clamâs nutritional needs. If there is a suspicion the Freshwater Clam is dead, itâs important to remove it from the tank right away. My tank used to have a lot of algae due to the high nitrates and while doing a cleaning on my substrate, I found clams in there. What do i do? What is the best type of water for keeping clams? She has a Youtube channel where she creates instructional tropical fish videos. To feed them when algae is not present, can I just crush up fish flakes? Of course, it would be a yummy snack for them, lol. Larger clams may need a container to themselves; it depends entirely on their size. As in the case of other clam species, freshwater clams also live clinging to the substrate or buried in the surface of the aquatic bottom. I have spent much of my life underwater searching for and learning about bivalves. Priadi Sanjaya New 20 Live Freshwater Clam Pond Aquarium Filter Feeder Water Clarifier Captive B⦠I keep my tanks no less than three inches deep with substrate. They might eat them, Chris, lol. Make sure the water you replace it with is dechlorinated. Live aquarium plants continuously shed edible plant matter into the water column. This is the same clam we sell as our little Golden Clam, however, these clams are old, grandpa clams if you will. It is a good idea to have differing ages as the growth of the juveniles can be used to judge the whether or not the adults are feeding. Jocelyn loves learning about different marine creatures. Home > Clams Up to 1/2 Inch > 5 Freshwater Clams Up To 1/2 Inch : Our Price: $ 9.95. When a clam perishes in an aquarium it will lead to a deadly ammonia spike that can quickly kill the other inhabitants of the tank. Ammonia and Nitrites should be 0 ppm, and Nitrate levels should be kept in check with regular partial water changes. Other hobbyists think keeping Freshwater Clams is a big mistake, as they can be challenging to keep alive and can quickly cause problems in a tank. You can just keep checking them everyday, a couple of times a day to make sure they aren't dead. Sep 22, 2018 - Explore Fadli Haniff's board "CLAMS" on Pinterest. As these supplements dissolve, a Freshwater Clam will begin filter feeding them out. Look really closely at the substrate--you can usually see their little tubes sticking up, filtering the water. Use water the same temperature as the aquarium water. Check your ammonia levels once a week too. Freshwater clams do not clean their environment as many people claim. Dead clams smell like rotting, fishy flesh. I've got a fair few fish and don't want to risk any. How risky is it keeping them with how you said about the ammonia spike when they die? also I don't allow my water to be "sparkley" clean, it isn't filthy but if a very small amount of particles are swirling around , it will also provide food for her.I have also learned that if I place a piece of moss over the back half of her shell and being placed where the water current flows at her, she doesn't move around ...which also tells me she is eating well and content in the tank. Poke holes throughout the container to aid in water flow through the sand. This does not mean that the tank cannot be “aesthetically clean”, it simply means that aquarium water needs to contain sufficient levels of edible matter for the clam to eat. You can move the clams without harming them, yes. When the water is disturbed around and over them, they will close their shells. I advise against putting wild-caught animals into your aquarium. Hey ! It would be like two small, pulsating holes in the sand. Freshwater Clams should have their shells closed or slightly open. The Deresa Clam requires calcium levels of 400-480 mg/L, and an alkalinity of 7 to 12 degrees. Some clams are real travelers and might escape their cups. and wat shall i do about the cloudyness.. will that clear on its own ?.. *Please note this item is preserved for educational display or dissection use. Those in the aquarium trade are usually cultured. -Proper Lighting Source Allows For Photosynthesis (TheUse Of ⦠Their filter feeding helps remove debris from tank water, and they are great conversation starters. Freshwater Clams make good tank mates with other calm choices like Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Ghost Shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp and Vampire Shrimp. Be sure to check with the store clerk before adding any plant fertilizers and medications to a tank when keeping Freshwater Clams. Some hobbyists think Freshwater Clams are easy to care for and are interesting pets to keep. Hubby accidentally killed mine. I waited till this evening and took it out when I saw it was the same. What does that mean? Hobbyists may see Freshwater Clams, like Asian Gold Clams, available as pets in stores. Clams that refuse to close their shells are dead, dying or injured. Order of 15 small clams two days in ⦠Both invertebrates and non-fish vertebrates can a. 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