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Other Marine Life - Feeding?

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Old 09-28-2011, 01:42 PM

Default Feeding?

Do you spot feed your clam? If so how and what?
   
 
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Old 09-28-2011, 02:16 PM

No.

Some claim that small clams need spot feeding but I don't agree. If you feel you need to feed them then I recommend feeding the whole tank a quality live phytoplankton.

Tom
   
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Old 09-28-2011, 05:58 PM

I've read a couple of studies on this and they found that just a single fish pooping in the tank is more than enough to feed a clam at any age. I wouldn't worry too much about feeding your clam.
   
 
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Old 09-28-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys not worried just looking to do the best. She's doing very well-has settled in nicely
   
 
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Old 09-28-2011, 10:17 PM

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No.

Some claim that small clams need spot feeding but I don't agree. If you feel you need to feed them then I recommend feeding the whole tank a quality live phytoplankton.

Tom
+1 on the phyto! You need to be really careful spot feeding something that is to big (particle size) will clog the clams gills and then it wont be able to breathe.
   
 
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Old 09-29-2011, 01:23 AM

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+1 on the phyto! You need to be really careful spot feeding something that is to big (particle size) will clog the clams gills and then it wont be able to breathe.
Great to know! Thanks a bunch.
   
 
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Old 09-29-2011, 05:00 PM

A friend stopped by and commented on the mantel of my clam being so big~is this not normal?
   
 
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Old 09-29-2011, 05:23 PM

I think this is ONE time where bigger IS better. Or, at least, healthier!
   
 
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Old 09-29-2011, 08:31 PM

Sounds like a happy clam!
   
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