clam or mussel?

Shia · 03/30/2002, 02:00 AM

I have a clam or mussel, I am not really sure. I was wondering for the feeding if just putting phytoplankton would be enough or if I would have to add some type of solid food. I know not all clams and not all mussels eat the same foods, I was just wondering if phyto would be enoungh for the general mussels and clams.

toptank · 03/30/2002, 08:43 AM

Shia,

clams do not eat solid food. They are filter feeders and require intense lighting , high calcium to grow and be healthy.

Take the time to read some good reference material on clams if you are going to keep them. I have some very educational links on my site regarding clams that I think you will find helpful or buy the book by Daniel Knop, Giant Clams.

Barry

Shia · 03/30/2002, 11:01 AM

I really doubt this a clam by its behavior and the shape.
I wondering if mussels were also filter feeders.

shafaranaenae · 03/30/2002, 09:40 PM

Hey not all "clam's" need light for food.

03/30/2002, 02:00 AM	#1
Shia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 1	clam or mussel? I have a clam or mussel, I am not really sure. I was wondering for the feeding if just putting phytoplankton would be enough or if I would have to add some type of solid food. I know not all clams and not all mussels eat the same foods, I was just wondering if phyto would be enoungh for the general mussels and clams.

03/30/2002, 08:43 AM	#2
toptank Moved On Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,327	Shia, clams do not eat solid food. They are filter feeders and require intense lighting , high calcium to grow and be healthy. Take the time to read some good reference material on clams if you are going to keep them. I have some very educational links on my site regarding clams that I think you will find helpful or buy the book by Daniel Knop, Giant Clams. Barry

03/30/2002, 11:01 AM	#3
Shia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 1	I really doubt this a clam by its behavior and the shape. I wondering if mussels were also filter feeders.

03/30/2002, 09:40 PM	#4
shafaranaenae Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: gulf coast Posts: 29	Hey not all "clam's" need light for food.