Fw: Clams

[metfan581]

Hello I have a 55 And I hears that fw clams help reduce the bioload and filter feed in your gravel would i be able to get some clams I dont know much about them ... can someine provide information on them
thanks

 

[Shelly_Otterkin]

Vary good timing! You just saved me a lot of time reserching. Cross them off my list!

 

[metfan581]

thanks

 

[wendywc]

Clam are good in white wine sauce. But after reading the above posts, not in any fish tank of mine.

 

[Die_Grinder]

i had a clam in my tank for about 6month never did anything, just opened everynow and then. think i will get a crab to replace it (just gotta move my corys)

 

[Dragonscales]

I am assuming by clams you mean mussels? If so then I have kept numerous mussels/clams in my tanks over the years with no ill effects and would continue to in future. As long as you keep an eye on your tanks (which I tend to do regardless) and are prepared to take measures to combat any possible problems then 99% of the time you shouldn't have a problem. I have never personally had any of my mussels spawn in a tank and I have kept lots over the years so I am guessing spawnings in captivity happen few and far between or there is some specific condition I have never taken into account. This could only be with Australian species however so I guess taking this into account and researching any prospective species thoroughly would be desirable.