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07/06/2005, 12:29 AM
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How long can a Tridacnid Clam be exposed to air?
See title please.
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07/06/2005, 06:12 AM
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no more then 1 hour,but i wouldnt try it
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07/06/2005, 01:08 PM
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If left out long enough, could trigger spawning,
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07/06/2005, 01:09 PM
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Till it dies.
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07/06/2005, 03:03 PM
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Also, aren't they found in very shallow water that is often exposed during low tide? Hopefully this is all moot since it's not that difficult to have a cup of saltwater around Cheers
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07/06/2005, 03:16 PM
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Clam frams actually sit them out on teh beach in the baking sun for a few hours to induce them to breed.
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07/06/2005, 04:54 PM
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Derasa, gigas, squamosa no, normally deeper. Maxima and crocea are found in and around the reef but I really don't think they are found in shallow waters and exposed to the air at all or ever.
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07/06/2005, 05:05 PM
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I'm pretty sure clams aren't exposed to air naturally for any lengths of time. As stated earlier ,in order to induce a spawn the farm will set them out in the sun to heat up but to my knowledge the durations are still under 1 hour and it is obviously a stressful event. I have personally seen 1 out for around an hour without any permenant repercussions.
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