SRC Member mv3i Posted February 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2003 To all clam lovers/owners out there .... i have kept clams for the last 4 mths ..... would like to know how to you guys tell whether the clams is growing ?? ... got a few ideas from reading threads at RC but hard to c what exactly they are reffering to especially for a new bird like me .... can someone shed some light on this topic .... tanzy ?? AT??? Hongixian .... SPade .... Harlequin ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spiff Posted February 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2003 can tell when there is a new layer of shell jus under the mantle. shld b pure white without any algae growth on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted February 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2003 For small clams (<5") you can actually measure the length and know that it is getting larger. For all clams, a good indication of growth are fresh white scutes, especially for croceas that are no longer embedded in the rocks so their scutes don't get worn down anymore. Generally you just count the number of scutes every year. Some reefers in US will weigh their clams regularly! Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted February 25, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2003 weighing sounds good ... but sometimes they keep a fair bit of water in them ... b4 they decide to squirt it out ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted February 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2003 One way is to shake the water out of the clam or another way is to use an underwater scale where you measure the relative weight instead of mass. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spade Posted February 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 mv3i, juz to set the record straight, I'm NOT experienced reef, and know 0 abt clam still taking notes on last SRC outing alongside morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted February 26, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 at least you are better than me ... me still figuring out the controller and probe dah !! guess we all can learn from each other ... more to learn for me/us from pple like morgan/AT/Tanzy ...... u know all the "OLD" guys .... or should i say morgie ?! LOL sorry morgan ..... juz had to do that ... now i'm in deep s#@t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spade Posted February 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 at least you are better than me ... me still figuring out the controller and probe dah !! guess we all can learn from each other ... more to learn for me/us from pple like morgan/AT/Tanzy ...... u know all the "OLD" guys .... or should i say morgie ?! LOL sorry morgan ..... juz had to do that ... now i'm in deep s#@t only happen that my bro is in aircon business, juz so i can check with him Morgan, when is the next Coral Seminar ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member junlover Posted February 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 hi folks~ wat feeding u all fed yr clams? hw much u all get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kais Posted February 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 Hi Clam expert, What trace elements do you supplement your Clams (eg. iodine). No. of MH lightings (10 or 12hrs)? and the positioning of Clams. Kais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 juz had to do that ... now i'm in deep s#@t mv31 you're in deep sh.. now Morgan, when is the next Coral Seminar ?? spade, what seminar? Am I suppose to conduct one? kais/junlover I don't feed my clams. Good lighting is enough. I also don't add supplement either. One thing to note is to maintain high level calcium and alkilinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mv3i Posted February 26, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 hey morgan ... someone started it ..... anyway , clams are directly under the MH on the sand bed .... no feeding but the usual iodine, kalk dose .... was trying to find the white growth on the clam .... nothing leh .... wishful thinking lah .... but will look out for them .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kais Posted February 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2003 Thank you Master Morgan for your advice. (any chance with rearing Abalone... good for CNY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hongqixian Posted February 27, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted February 27, 2003 To all clam lovers/owners out there .... i have kept clams for the last 4 mths ..... would like to know how to you guys tell whether the clams is growing ?? ... got a few ideas from reading threads at RC but hard to c what exactly they are reffering to especially for a new bird like me .... can someone shed some light on this topic .... tanzy ?? AT??? Hongixian .... SPade .... Harlequin ..... ??? When they have intense colour and thrive, they are growing no need to worry about growth rate. As for abalone, they live in quite cold waters. But there are some small species like the Donkey's ear abalone that crawl around eating algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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