kiok Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I intend to keep a clam but is concerned that my angels will nip at it. Do all angels nip at clams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Dwarf angels, Genicanthus species of angels don't nip clams, holacanthus and pomacanthus may nip on clams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iskay Posted November 9, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2011 My experience is that dwarf angels will nip at the mantles. Especially if the clam is not so healthy. Try dropping some opened lala into your tank. your fishes will surely feast on them. My flame and flameback cleaned out my crocea. Quote "Be formless... shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle; it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot; it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend..." - Lei Siu Lung (Bruce Lee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yea if clam is healthy they won't touch, if it's dying most likely it'll be a feast, same goes for corals. If it ain't healthy angels and butterflies will feast on the dead part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiok Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks for all the advice. Which species are suitable for beginners? Which species do not require very intense light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eniram Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 All clams needs light any there aren't any species that are suitable for beginners. Maybe you'll like to share more about your tank specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiok Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 My tank is 3'x2'x2'. Presently I have a few angels (queen, blue face, flame and majestic) which I plan to sell as they may nib at the clam. I hope to get a squamosa as I read somewhere that it requires less light than the other species. I will install new led lights, just that I hope not to spend too much on lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kira76 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 My tank is 3'x2'x2'. Presently I have a few angels (queen, blue face, flame and majestic) which I plan to sell as they may nib at the clam. I hope to get a squamosa as I read somewhere that it requires less light than the other species. I will install new led lights, just that I hope not to spend too much on lighting. I've 2 crocea (3inch) and a maxima (1.5inch) in my 3'x2'x2. My current lighting is 6 tube T5HO (4 tube blue plus n 2 tube blue special). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiok Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks for the info. 6 tubes of T5, 8 hours a day is quite taxing for me. Any reason to choose a maxima, squamosa,or any other species, other than appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vinccc2009 Posted March 15, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted March 15, 2012 Will wrasse feast on clam? I have a moon wrasse seems to swim around my clam and sometimes will nip on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athier Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Crocea in my tank feasted by the koran n regal angel. The clam was Hidden at the highest level on eggcrate but somehow i think both the angels tackled it down n hurray on it. Currently just left the shell,.. A new home for my yellowtail damsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsim Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 are clowns "clam safe" fishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted June 10, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Yes, clownfish is 'clam safe'. Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymau Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 What about coral beauty? clam safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted June 19, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Coral beauty may nip on the clam so probably not a good choice but I heard people who have no problem with coral beauty so it may be a personality thingy. Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansiz Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Coral beauty might nip, all depends on your luck on whether how your fishes behave. Btw anyone happen to see any clams selling at any LFS recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted July 1, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 Ya, interestingly I havent noticed any clams recently... Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydrox78 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 How about Flame Angel? currently i have one in my reef tank and i am thinking of getting 1-2 clams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted August 22, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 22, 2012 Same actually. Flame angels may nip on clam mantle so depends on your luck. Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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