Clams

[laurasmithuk]

what do u mean they breed in other fish?

 

[furryrabbit]

what do u mean they breed in other fish?

clam larvae burrows into fish until they have developed

 

[Saedcantas]

Some clams are hermaphroditic , meaning they might not need a partner to mate.

Actually Hermaphroditism isnt the same as being capable of Parthenogenesis. Being a hermaphrodite simply means in possession of both male and female sexual organs but still requiring another of it's own kind in order to reproduce. Parthenogensis is where eggs develop into viable offspring without being fertilised.

 

[chrismr]

Some clams are hermaphroditic , meaning they might not need a partner to mate.

Actually Hermaphroditism isnt the same as being capable of Parthenogenesis. Being a hermaphrodite simply means in possession of both male and female sexual organs but still requiring another of it's own kind in order to reproduce. Parthenogensis is where eggs develop into viable offspring without being fertilised.

Well, guess he's in the clear then

 

[WayneVT08]

Basically asexual reporduction.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

clam offspring are pretty much just parasites and im pretty sure you dont want parasites in your tank

 

[Saedcantas]

Well, guess he's in the clear then

Not necessarily! lol.

The particular clams in question are being sold merely as Corbicula sp. So it is difficult to give any certain answer on the subject. But, they are most likely to be Corbicula fluminea the highly invasive species if it is this particular species then they are known to be definite hermaphrodites (the majority of clams are actually Dioecious - That is having seperate male and female individuals).

Their male and female reproductive organs empty into a common tract, therefore meaning it may be possible that they can self fertilise. But it isnt confirmed by research

The long and short is, they may be able to produce viable offspring by themselves in your aquarium, but they will probably die and pollute your water first

 

[lisa_perry75]

My bf bought one of these from the same people I think. It required cold water, and deep deep substrate, like 5". He knew his died when the shell opened, so he forced it open more and the puffers/ rainbow crab ate it.