Ark Clams

FraggledRock · 01/17/2015, 09:24 PM

I found a live Ark clam / Anadara transversa today when I went to fill some containers for salt water.

Anadara transversa, or the transverse ark clam, is a clam in the family Arcidae.

Is it a problem if I put it in my reef tank?

I also found a live mussel. would that be reef safe?

FraggledRock · 01/18/2015, 11:43 AM

Bump

theatrus · 01/18/2015, 12:06 PM

Since you are in NY I would expect that most organisms would only tolerate a cold reef, and wouldn't last long at tropical temps

Also, most cold water filter feeders can't extract enough food out of a small tank system.

FraggledRock · 01/18/2015, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

Since you are in NY I would expect that most organisms would only tolerate a cold reef, and wouldn't last long at tropical temps

Also, most cold water filter feeders can't extract enough food out of a small tank system.

ahhh ok. ill throw them back in the water asap!

thanks!

theatrus · 01/18/2015, 12:52 PM

There is someone on RC who maintains a low-light, chilled water cold water reef with long stuff from the waters around you. I can't seem to find the thread...

01/17/2015, 09:24 PM	#1
FraggledRock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 2,185	Ark Clams I found a live Ark clam / Anadara transversa today when I went to fill some containers for salt water. Anadara transversa, or the transverse ark clam, is a clam in the family Arcidae. Is it a problem if I put it in my reef tank? I also found a live mussel. would that be reef safe? __________________ “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”― Jacques-Yves Cousteau MarineBio.org Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder w/ Bean Animal Overflow 20G Sump, Mixed Reef.

01/18/2015, 11:43 AM	#2
FraggledRock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 2,185	Bump __________________ “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”― Jacques-Yves Cousteau MarineBio.org Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder w/ Bean Animal Overflow 20G Sump, Mixed Reef.

01/18/2015, 12:06 PM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Ark Clams Since you are in NY I would expect that most organisms would only tolerate a cold reef, and wouldn't last long at tropical temps Also, most cold water filter feeders can't extract enough food out of a small tank system. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics Last edited by theatrus; 01/18/2015 at 12:14 PM.

01/18/2015, 12:52 PM	#5
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	There is someone on RC who maintains a low-light, chilled water cold water reef with long stuff from the waters around you. I can't seem to find the thread... __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics