Reefs.com - All about clams!

[@ericplude6956]

By far the best clam video on the internet I have found. Thanks for this

[@Reefscom]

You are very welcome! I am planning a second part to this video sometime this year. Stay tuned. :)

[@winfibou767]

I m watching this video for the fourth time , I totally agree , the best video I ve seen on clams indeed

[@gsander4837]

Great video. Always something to learn. Been in the hobby for yrs but never owned a clam and thinking about it. Very helpful vid👍🏻

[@Reefscom]

hi! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed and learned something new. Do try it out. They are awesome.

[@MARINETV]

best video about clams

[@seanpaterson1602]

Great video. Do you have a video showing how to acclimate them and put one in a tank?

[@Reefscom]

No, I do not unfortunately. Drip acclimate them to match the pH, temperature and salinity.

[@seanpaterson1602]

@@Reefscom and place it where I'd like it to be?

[@Reefscom]

@@seanpaterson1602 for the most part. They will move on their own or you can see that they are unhappy with mantle extraction and etc.

[@cjdangles]

Gorgeous! I assume different species grow to different sizes right? Would any of them be appropriate for a 50 gallon tank or is that too small?

[@Reefscom]

Hi, yea they all grow to different sizes. You can start small then replace as they get bigger. It will take many years for many different species like crocea and maximas. However derasa, gigas and squamosa will grow faster. Still years but faster.

[@aw6631]

I'm starting with just store brand hard clams. They are flourishing. I'm practicing salt water until I'm ready for actual fish.

[@alinoor6293]

Wonderfull video thanks, really learn a lot

[@Reefscom]

You are very welcome!

[@MaccaWelland36]

Great video guys, Thanks Jake. Everything you need to know about keeping clams! Just one question; how do you initially fix a clam to your rock work?

[@Reefscom]

if you have crocea, put it in the rock work and if it's happy, it will settle and burrow into it.

[@DanisRodriguez-f4o]

trying to install my new 5'x10' blue fiber tank. honestly my first time so, any advice on how to set it up, like how to install the water pump and everything that goes with it?

[@Reefscom]

Depends on what you want to accomplish. I know biota uses an internal skimmer inside the tank, uses radions to illuminate, and larger ac sicce wave makers all over the system for flow.

[@DanisRodriguez-f4o]

I place the tank next to the shore line where I can get better access to the salt water. the tank is for out giant clams.

[@DanisRodriguez-f4o]

sorry to bother you but I was kind of checking out youtube and come across your video and decided to leave a comments.

[@Reefscom]

@@DanisRodriguez-f4o don't be sorry! It's really no problem at all. I just wanted you to get the best help that you can get for your application. :)

[@RainyDayCollectibles]

I would love a gigas clam! They’re super rare though. Would be very interested if you started breeding!

[@DanisRodriguez-f4o]

actually what I'm trying to do is to install my 5'x10' tank for giant clams. I just got this job not to long ago and this is the project that given to me. I'm the new aquaculture agent for this company and I kind of need help on how to install the water tank. the main target right now is to order equipment for the tank, I'm sure I'll be needing salt water pump and of course to be able to install it.

[@luisfelipealbertoni4759]

how exactly does the c;ams reproduce themself? thanks about the video here in brazil there are no alot of info about them

[@Reefscom]

They release sperm and eggs in open water and they settle to grow. Look at the video that I released on gigas clam in this channel. You will see examples of it.

[@ar-js2mn]

very beautiful, but I can't have it 😢😢😢, I haven't found this in Indonesia.

[@gflinski]

Great video! Back around 2008 I had a 90 gallon mixed reef with two beautiful clams. I don't know how I got my hands on them because here in Michigan they are few and far between. I have yet to see any of my local fish stores carry clams. I wish I lived near a coast where I could have access to all these different colors of clams seen here! I wish I still had that livestock and specifically those clams from that 90 gallon I shut down...

[@infamoushiphop7943]

Other than lighting, do u think that thorny oysters would have similar care.

[@Reefscom]

Yea, i think they should be about the same in the requirements.

[@tedfisher1396]

Would you say 20 no³ is acceptable for a clam?

[@Reefscom]

I had no problems with 20 nitrates with clams. Actually my tank is kept around from 15 to 20 all the time with various clams inside.

[@charliejenkins6355]

And everybody hi I live in Tallahassee and wanted to know what your shipping process was like or would it be best just to take a road trip and come see you guys

[@santamonicahelpassistant418]

Good! Do I need to put the clam in a quarantine tank before?

[@Reefscom]

Sure, why not? Although they are very low risk but anyhting wet coming in to the display should be qted if you want to achieve 100 percent parasite free status in any aquariums.

[@mogtrader8]

How do you get rid of the pests? Or what methods can you partake prior to introduction to tank?

[@Reefscom]

Brush off any snails that you see. Fresh water dipping them for 20 to 30 mins (matching temperature and pH) helps alot as well.

[@thegolflife7565]

What about inverts? Are hermit crabs, peppermint or cleaner shrimp or any types of snails bad for tridacnea and other types of clams?

[@Reefscom]

Besides the snail that i mentioned, polyclad worm is the only thing that will hunt clams. Inverts will leave it alone unless it's dying or dead .

[@nickzimmerman5260]

Could I beginner in this hobby I have a clam and how long should I have an aquarium Cycling before adding

[@Reefscom]

If you are a beginner, I would refrain from getting one until you are somewhat well versed in the hobby with well balanced maintenance schedule and handle on what your animals need in order to thrive in your aquarium. While they are relatively easy in a stable, mature tank, they can also be very finicky in unstable tank and create alot of nutrient issues when they die off.

[@nickzimmerman5260]

@@Reefscom thank you i will work on what i know and get to know more talk in 2 to 3 years. on this

[@Reefscom]

@@nickzimmerman5260 hopefully much sooner! :) reach out if you have any more questions!

[@nickzimmerman5260]

Ok wow I need to read this before sending

[@Reefscom]

@@nickzimmerman5260 😆🤣

[@fuffoon]

Currently seeing a shortage of clams. Only blue maxima of 5-6 cm are around. Its been like that for a while now. Clams were a big part of my plan. It will be a test of my patience.

[@Reefscom]

They do come around but not as often as I would like. Maximas specially because they take so long to reach to the that desirable size.

[@ahmadsampurna8957]

hello sir, my maxima clam suddenly get smaller and it’s mouth got wider than usual. I can see a big gap between it’s body. last night he was doing fine but morning I saw him not good. how can I cure my clam? he was 2 weeks inside my tank and doing fine but suddenly looks not good this morning. I’d really appreciate your advice 🙏🏼 thanks

[@darjohnsom9368]

im wanting to get a crocea clam, i have a small piece of rock thats not very flat that i was thinking of putting my clam on will it be able to grab hold and what kind of water flow do they like thanks.

[@Reefscom]

Depends on the angle ofcourse. If it's too narrow, foot wont be able to grab a hold and it will fall. Water flow is medium to low but med to higher lights for croceas.

[@enespera559]

Hello, I have a maximum tridacna of 6 inches, I have 4 t5 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus of 54w and I am about to put a bar of blue led of 108w in a tank of 75 g. I put it in the middle height of the tank could you give me your opinion please

[@Reefscom]

When it is that big, it should pretty much be bullet proof and it sounds like it will work. However, If you have access to a PAR meter, that would give me better idea of what the clam will receive and give accurate answer for ya.

[@hasstinnelson4519]

What light would you use for a 20,20,20 cube and the clam is on the sand bed

[@susbaaaka]

Damn boy, you know what youre doing

[@TheChemisch]

Is that a hard rule to not mix angel fish and clams? Or would I be fine having one coral beauty and a clam and if it starts pecking at it then get rid of one of them?

[@ramzio322]

It is better to spot feed tridacna with phyto or just put some of phyto into water column?

[@Reefscom]

Water column is fine. :)

[@ramzio322]

Does tridacna also feed on bacterioplankton?

[@hangelmighel1572]

im very interested to visit BIOTA aquariums ,where is located I live in FT. Lauderdale

[@tomg5405]

I found two of my big algua eating snail in the tridacna this week! Was very difficult to take them off! Now the clams is gutted,i hope he will survive.was they here by mistakeèor trying to eat him?

[@josephfriedrich9792]

Would a maxima clam do well in a bare bottom as long as the are well footed?

[@Reefscom]

Joseph friedrich bigger ones will have higher chance of thriving if you have bare bottom tanks.

[@JUSTBECOUSE13]

How do I get in touch with you to get a clam do you ship?

[@Reefscom]

Your local fish store can order from them or you can order from algaebarn or liveaquaria. Cheers!

[@bsmbB]

How happy is your clam?

[@josesmicroreef1628]

I have two maxima clams and one looks healthy and is open the other stays closed but the lips of it come out should I leave it alone and see what happens or do you suggest I do something?i only have 2 clown fish with it and they do not host it

[@ironbark1822]

Hey Jake, love this video. Do you have a recommendation for a clam that would do well in a 32 biocube with standard lighting?

[@Reefscom]

Ironbark richard here. What is standard light? Led? How strong are the lights?

[@ironbark1822]

leds with average output at 12 inches PAR*53 Peak PAR*81 LUX* 2200 Peak LUX* 3430. Thats st raight from their website.

[@Reefscom]

not a strong light at all it seems like. Only clam that I can recommend is deresa and not a little one. Right now on my sand bed, I have a baby deresa growing at 100-130 par throughout the day.

[@ironbark1822]

Ok then, I will buy a nanobox upgrade so lighting wont be an issue. What would your recommendation be for the 32g biocube if lighting is more than enough?

[@Reefscom]

Ironbark if lights are adequate and parameters are good, you are good with any clams until they get literally too big for your tank. :)

[@AmericanReefing]

I just got a ORA clam a few days ago great info thank you

[@Reefscom]

American Reefing my pleasure! Their Maximas are awesome!!

[@AmericanReefing]

Yeah that's what I got I'll be posting a video about it soon

[@Reefscom]

Nice! I will check it out soon!

[@Sargecon1]

Hey There. Very good Video. I would ask for a little Help is you Could spend a little Bit of Time. I got a NEW squamosa and im wondering: directly on the sandbed or ether rockwork? Thnk you:)

[@Reefscom]

Depends on the size of the clam. Usually squamy will do well on both but i like to put it in rock works when they are small so that they can hide their vulnerable foot from anything that can eat it.

[@Sargecon1]

4-5 inches. And Low or high light? My maxima feels good directly under the Spot. What about Squamosa?

[@Reefscom]

@@Sargecon1 that's good size. Place it whereever you want. It will do well regardless where you place it. I would say med to high lighted area on any clams.

[@Sargecon1]

Thanks a lot for your tips. Aprecite it:)

[@Reefscom]

@@Sargecon1 you are very welcone!

[@daltonleath7586]

Do you sell clams to public or just to lfs?

[@Reefscom]

Sorry for the late reply. Just lfs.

[@alfredtolentino8614]

Ideal Temperature?

[@Reefscom]

Regular reef temperatures are ideal.

[@alfredtolentino8614]

@@Reefscom so no real Magic #, 77-80 deg is fine.

[@Reefscom]

@@alfredtolentino8614 yessir! I have had 13 clams in 81 degrees then in 78 degrees with no ill effects.

[@alfredtolentino8614]

@@Reefscom thanks so much👍 I’m excited about my new clam, hope it will be healthy and happy🐟

[@Reefscom]

@@alfredtolentino8614 wishing you the best of luck! Clams are so amazing and in my personal opinion, one of the pieces of aquarium that really ties things together.

[@desireerudolph5992]

Interesting info, however nothing really about the size the clams grow to (granted can find this sporadically but still) and no mention of a minimum tank size either (unfortunately no one states this)

[@mothravita]

I always wanted to ask, how well do clams fair with shipping? Anyone have experience with this?

[@Reefscom]

Depends on the variables like weather and the shippers' abilities but most experience good success with shipping. Keep in mind, all of these clams were shipped here to be sold. ;)

[@mothravita]

@@Reefscom Thanks Biota! I just got some mushrooms & a sinularia in from Biota a couple weeks back ^^ They're fabulous.

[@Reefscom]

@@mothravita I'm happy to hear thar you are enjoying their aquacultured pieces! :) i will be sure to let them know when i see them next time.

[@jplperformance9073]

Selling them still??

[@Reefscom]

I don't sell them but Biota does from their retail partners and from their ocean oddity section from the page.

[@biancab1126]

How can I buy?

[@Reefscom]

You can order through directly from Biota or from any local fish stores that orders from them.

[@Ellery-USA]

Stupid clam question with respect to lighting. If the mantle doesn't open as wide would there be too much light? It opens very wide when the lights are coming on mid morning but at the peak lighting cycle it seems to be closed more. This is more on my cocos island maxima and not on my croceas, derasas, or squamosas.

[@jjj14]

Where do I place Squamosa clam ?

[@Reefscom]

Personal experience, you can place squammy in almost any where but as a rule of thumb, small clams are recommended towards strong lit/ PAR area.

[@jjj14]

@@Reefscom Thank you.

[@Reefscom]

@@jjj14 very welcome!

[@stevenharden803]

Do you think a maxima clam could live in that fluval tank you're sitting by???

[@Reefscom]

Steven Harden yes. Keep an sharp eye on your calcium and alkalinity as well as other water parameters.

[@stevenharden803]

reefs thanks for the reply

[@DanisRodriguez-f4o]

well, I already know where to place the tank, but the main issue here is how to connect pipes to the pump and all that.

[@Reefscom]

Most places that I have seen drilled and plumbed their tank from the side and down using various pvc couplings. Nothing really different from the normal tanks, except for accounting for a large volume of water. Reach out to Chris Meckley from ACI Aquaculture via fb or ig. They have it dialed in pretty nicely with similar setups like yours.

[@christopherpuccio8844]

What with the tank in bck groung

[@Reefscom]

It's their fluval tank set up.

[@sauljasso3120]

Do clams need phosphate will they die if u phosphate rx

[@Reefscom]

Sorry for the late reply. They dont die if you dose phosphate rx. They filter feed so whatever your fish poop and you feed in the tank, they will absorb it.

[@MoeReefs]

Appreciate ya!

[@Reefscom]

Very welcome Moe!

[@nurshazwanie9208]

Is it okay if I just let my adult squamosa clam in a tank without a substrate and without a light during the night?

[@Reefscom]

That's fine. Almost all thr tanks have lights off during night time so i dont see any issues.

[@nurshazwanie9208]

@@Reefscom alright thanks

[@nurshazwanie9208]

@@Reefscom by the way my t.maxima just died this recently.the water became cloudy and all the clams were dead..the water parameter is normal..what do you think could be the factors?

[@Reefscom]

@@nurshazwanie9208 ammonia. Unfortunately, your tank couldn't handle the load when it died... im sorry to hear that.

[@nurshazwanie9208]

@@Reefscom I have 2 separate tanks for squomosa and maxima..6 broodstocks for each tank..the maxima were all dead but squomosa still doing good..I fed them with phytoplankton(isochrysis and nanochloropsis)

[@NapFloridian]

Nice, where are you located in Fort Lauderdale?

[@Reefscom]

I'm really sorry. Unfortunately, they are not open to the public.

[@gjerre81]

Question: I would like to have a clam in my reef tank, but I have an copperband butterfly. Is that going to be an issue?

[@Reefscom]

Quiet possibly yes.

[@cubanreefer1582]

Do they sell to anybody or just to retail stores

[@Reefscom]

CUBAN REEFER hey! It's just for the retail stores. They recently changed their policy to accommodate new vendors.

[@lng3261]

CUBAN REEFER j

[@volteface69]

Magnifique, merci ...

[@blumac9801]

I’m from West Palm Beach Florida

[@comfsm82]

Thanks so much

[@Reefscom]

You are very welcome!

[@MRVO2011]

He was reading from the screan?

[@Reefscom]

No, he was just looking into the camera. He knows his stuff inside and out.

[@ferozkaamil1]

I need to run to my fish store and get clam 😍

[@Reefscom]

Feroz Reef do it! :)

[@xiaoling4675]

hello, is there anyone here who cares for clams? does anyone know how to save a dying clam? I don't know what happened, yesterday he was fine, but this morning he was crumpled up and looked almost dead, and there was a big hole under him, like his shell would separate

[@Reefscom]

I'm sorry, without seeing things in person, it's hard to determine the cause of things. It's unfortunate but when it's gaping like that and if the shell is separated it's already dead. Sorry to hear this.

[@abh3960]

best clams for 45 nano...

[@Reefscom]

I would start with deresa clams.

[@jobetq4528]

Why not a crocea for a nano?

[@Reefscom]

Jobet Q croceas are fine. Deresas are much more hardier so I was recommending deresa.

[@jobetq4528]

@@Reefscom good to know, thanks for the responses

[@Reefscom]

@@jobetq4528 no problem at all and thanks for watching!

[@arrcticfox]

Prob is how does a retailer know which clam I want?

[@Reefscom]

john brown hey John. Fairly simple really. Let’s say that you want a blue maxima. You bring a pic on your phone or paper and say I want a maxima like this one from biota in range of (how big you want it) this size. Can you give me a quote please? Many have done this in the past with success and I’m sure it will work for you as well. Good luck!

[@ltrufion]

He is sooo cute😇

[@SLHREEFING]

❤

[@abh3960]

i keep phos below .5

[@matthewjames7394]

I’m interested in a clam from you! I’m great friends with my 4 local fish stores. If you hook me up I will lean on thier shoulder and recommend you to all of them!

[@Reefscom]

Sorry, unfortunately, I'm not a seller. I just report what's new and exciting in the hobby. You can reach out directly to Biota for any personal inquiries. Have a good one!

[@lloolliippoopp000]

Anyone know what his company is called

[@Reefscom]

didn't watch the video did you? lol. It's Biota Aquarium. ;)

[@lloolliippoopp000]

reefs I did lol but really didn’t catch his name and the sleeping part was how my day was he just made it more tired

[@mcpeekdodge5120]

Biota aquariums

[@ouchistumpedmytoe7587]

can you eat them. i mean like raise it for while then eat it. is that wrong of me to ask?

[@Reefscom]

OuchI StumpedMyToe you can but would you want to ?

[@CahnDalan310]

Kima joooooooon

[@huntergreer98]

if anyone knows a micro clam species lmk lol... I have a small tank

[@eiurgretarsson9884]

Live for 20 years ? Isnt it more like 100

[@reconnaissance7372]

I believe captive breeding everything is possibly the greatest idea that gets so much hate. The worlds Reefs are dying from Global Warming, Trading wild collected animals and rock could be one of our best ways to save reefs for future generations.

[@EricHowl]

Clams dont wanna live in a cage.

[@knifery4445]

clams

[@nickwatson831]

i hope you dont still have that coral beauty in your 13.5 evo.....

[@Reefscom]

Nick Watson dont be that guy lol. That footage was shot in MACNA 2017 in New Orleans. That fish was there for 3 days.

[@nickwatson831]

well sets a bad example for new comers would you agree?

[@Reefscom]

Yes, but are we talking about keeping coral beauties or clams? My point is dont try to look for negativite things in a totally unrelated topic. Being a tang police isnt really necessary in an educational video that has nothing to with it. Would you not agree? Anyhow, not trying to argue or anything. I get what you are saying. If we met in person, we would talk, smile and wished well. Have a great evening and happy reefing!

[@nickwatson831]

you don't put that many fish in a 13 gallon tank period and if i saw you in person i would tell you to your face that's not OK

[@Reefscom]

Nick Watson lol when did i say to do that or promote that? Am i the vendor that made the tank? Is this video about how to keep coral beauties? Like i said, i know where you are coming from but your hostility towards me is misdirected and unwarranted. This video is about clams and that b roll just shows coral beauty that he spoke of. Nowhere it was mentioned to keep coral beauties in where and etc. I have already agreed that they shouldnt be kept in there and explained that it was for MACNA show for three days (where they showed off their captive breeding success on bornonias anthias and sunrise coral beauties) Have a great evening.

[@lloolliippoopp000]

Sounds like he was sleeping the whole time, couldn’t even tell what the name of his company was

[@jamman7344]

What the fuck I'm a Clam!

[@josephposada1830]

Ummm Ummm Ummm

[@patrickthum67]

Erzählt einem was über Tridacnas und hält ein Pärchen Clownfische und einen Zwerg Kaiser in der 30 Liter Pfütze 🤮.......geht garnicht 👎👎👎

[@feliciafox4205]

I'm upgrading to a bigger tank. My derasa is anchored to the bottom glass. How can I get him off?

[@Reefscom]

Very gently nudge him off. You can also place powerhead on him to try to get him to come out of that spot naturally.