Clams
Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at the Giant Clam Tridacna maxima
With their desirability in mind, if you can find a good specimen these clams can be relatively easy to care for in a well-run reef aquarium. However, they do have particular lighting requirements, and are by no means bulletproof when it comes to keeping them long-term. So, this article will cover their basic biology, how to identify them, and how to best care for them in aquaria.
Aquarium Invertebrates: A Trip to an Indonesian Coral and Clam Farm
A few years ago when I was working on my book about giant clams, I was lucky enough to get a tour of the CV Dinar coral and giant clam aquaculture facility in Indonesia. I'm sure a lot of hobbyists have heard of the "farms" in the Pacific, but I figured I'd give you something of a virtual tour of the place and show you a bit about how things are done there. It was quite interesting to say the least.
Aquarium Invertebrates: On Lighting for Tridacnid Clams
To summarize, it is impossible to give a single number recommendation when it comes to tridacnids' lighting requirements, even for a particular species. Each clam is genetically different, and some members of a given species will need more light than others.
Feature Article: Parasitic Copepods: Enemies of Soft Corals, False Corals, Gorgonians, Anemones, Zoanthids, and Tridacna Clams
This article concludes our brief and incomplete look at copepods capable of potentially harming our captive animals. However, the series will continue with reports of other parasites, including nudibranchs, sea spiders and other 'creepy-crawlies'.
Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at the Hippopus Clams
While you might never see a porcellanus for sale, there's always the chance you will, and hippopus is easy enough to acquire if you want one. So, keep all of this information in mind and do what it takes to keep them alive and well should you make a purchase.
Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at Giant Clam Spawning in Aquaria
Even under the best conditions, only a small percent of the eggs ejected in a spawning event will actually get fertilized, and of those that do, maybe 5% will make it through metamorphosis, or even far fewer than that.
Feature Article: A Look at "Mysterious Clam Deaths"
James gives us an overview of some of the things that can kill tridacnids, most of which aren't so mysterious.
Featured Aquarium: Greg Timms' 130 Gallon Reef
This month Greg shares the evolution of his 130 gallon reef aquarium with us.
Feature Article: Coral Coloration, Part 9: Tridacna and Other Photosynthetic Clam Coloration, With Observations on Possible Functions
This month, we will continue our observations of marine invertebrate coloration with a slightly different subject - that of the impressive appearance of photosynthetic clams.
Hot Tips: Clam Selection Tips
This month, our readers give advice on selecting that special clam at the LFS.
Featured Aquarium: The Aquarium of Richard Kurzydlo
Richard shares his 55 gallon reef aquarium with us this month.
Feature Aquarium: The Aquarium of Frank Esser
Frank shares his 80 gallon reef aquarium with us.
Lateral Lines: A Reef Geek Holiday Season
Adam highlights a couple of reef geek items that any fish/reef aquarium lover would want for Christmas.
Featured Aquarium: The Reef Aquarium of Eugene and Don Plotkin
Eugene and Don Plotkin describe their reef aquarium to us.
Lateral Lines: Beachcombers - Those Seashell Lovers
Seashells liter the shores of beaches around the world. They serve as jewelry, currency, mementos, toys, decorations, cook ware, and an abundance of other ways.
