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hey..am thinking of keeping a clam..but am wondering how is the feeding process like..should i feed it as in target feed or just rely on additives

thanks :)

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Protein Skimmer - Skimz SM200

Chiller - Artica 1/4 HP

CR - Skimz CR100

FR - Skimz Monzter FM 100

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i realised that there are three topics posted by me..but i do not know how two other got there..i just wanted one and apparently another two came..hahaha.mods..cld you pls remove the other two..as its not necessary..will just use this one :)

Tank - 4ft x 2ft x 2ft Custom Cabinet

Sump -3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5 ft Custom Sump

Return Pump - Aquabee 5000

Protein Skimmer - Skimz SM200

Chiller - Artica 1/4 HP

CR - Skimz CR100

FR - Skimz Monzter FM 100

Wavemaker - Tunze Nano 6025

Wavemaker - Tunze 6060

Water Top up - Powered by Aquatronica

Lighting -2 x 54W ATI True Actinic T5 Custom Light Stand

Lighting - 2 x 250W MH with Reeflux 12K SE Custom Light Stand

Computer - Aquatronica

Magnet cleaner - Algae free Hammer Head

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Done. If the clam is small cover it with a plastic bottle cut in half. The opening of the bottle faces the top. Pump microalgae into the bottle such that it remains concentrated in the enclosed area for the clam to feed. The bottle is then removed when feeding is done.

Always something more important than fish.

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Done. If the clam is small cover it with a plastic bottle cut in half. The opening of the bottle faces the top. Pump microalgae into the bottle such that it remains concentrated in the enclosed area for the clam to feed. The bottle is then removed when feeding is done.

Oh ok,and thanks for removing them. Is there any other way to feed like maybe prawns from the supermarket??is it necessary to feed them??

Thanks :D

Tank - 4ft x 2ft x 2ft Custom Cabinet

Sump -3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5 ft Custom Sump

Return Pump - Aquabee 5000

Protein Skimmer - Skimz SM200

Chiller - Artica 1/4 HP

CR - Skimz CR100

FR - Skimz Monzter FM 100

Wavemaker - Tunze Nano 6025

Wavemaker - Tunze 6060

Water Top up - Powered by Aquatronica

Lighting -2 x 54W ATI True Actinic T5 Custom Light Stand

Lighting - 2 x 250W MH with Reeflux 12K SE Custom Light Stand

Computer - Aquatronica

Magnet cleaner - Algae free Hammer Head

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Oh ok,and thanks for removing them. Is there any other way to feed like maybe prawns from the supermarket??is it necessary to feed them??

Thanks :D

Clams are filter feeders and they feed on microalgae like phyto plankton. There is actually no necessity to target feed clams.

My Setup:

3x2x2 tank with IOS

Equipment List:

Chiller: Artica 1/5HP

Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000

Return Pump: OR3500

Skimmer: Deltec APF600

Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker

Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic

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FR Pump: Atman AT-104

Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer.

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Clams are filter feeders and they feed on microalgae like phyto plankton. There is actually no necessity to target feed clams.

alright thanks man..appreciate it

Tank - 4ft x 2ft x 2ft Custom Cabinet

Sump -3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5 ft Custom Sump

Return Pump - Aquabee 5000

Protein Skimmer - Skimz SM200

Chiller - Artica 1/4 HP

CR - Skimz CR100

FR - Skimz Monzter FM 100

Wavemaker - Tunze Nano 6025

Wavemaker - Tunze 6060

Water Top up - Powered by Aquatronica

Lighting -2 x 54W ATI True Actinic T5 Custom Light Stand

Lighting - 2 x 250W MH with Reeflux 12K SE Custom Light Stand

Computer - Aquatronica

Magnet cleaner - Algae free Hammer Head

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