Freshwater Clams

[fatherof5]

I just collect my from the local lakes

 

[Polypterus]

Freshwater Mussels are among the most Endangered species on this planet they are also Frequently heavily protected on a state and federal level.. Do not just go running around collecting these without the proper licensing and permits. Look up the state and federal laws before taking any of them..

 

[Tommydeal]

Here's a link with info on freshwater clams including buying them:
http://azgardens.com/aquarium_snails.php

 

[arowana man]

clams like green water

 

[neverrain]

i never thought of keeping clams.. but those look pretty awesome

 

[Danyal]

try throwing in some phytoplankton(for reef filter feeders) usually clams will slowly starve to death unless you've got a lot of water volume or green water.

 

[Tommydeal]

Is adding phytoplankton a viable way of making water green?

 

[mike dunagan]

could I put a few in my sump and let them feed? would that help my tank at all?

 

[Desert Bus]

Here's a link with info on freshwater clams including buying them:
http://azgardens.com/aquarium_snails.php

I would recommend not ordering anything from AZgardens.com. Terrible customer service, excessive DOA. I don't know how they're still in business.

 

[CHOX]

Shoot, sorry I bumped an older thread without seeing this one. So would they be compatible with African Cichlids? I've always liked clams and have wanted to keep them.