Type of clam: Tridacna crocea also known as the boring clam due to it boring deep in the rock work. The crocea clam is the smallest of the giant clams and has most vivid coloration.
Aquarium requirements: Must be placed up on the live rock, towards the lights. Crocea clams require moderate to higher flow. Must be kept away from faster growing corals that may shade it, not allowing it to receive light.
Lighting: photosynthetic. Requires strong lighting, T-5s, Metal Halide, with 10k bulbs will be sufficient. If t5s are used, place higher up depending on depth of tank and number of bulbs used.
Water Quality: All giant clams require excellent water quality. Calcium must be kept at 400ppm- 450ppm. Ph must remain stable between 8-8.4. Temperature must be between 25C- 27C and kept stable.
Feeding: Clams are filter feeders and will feed out of the water colum. Clams will benefit from live plankton but intentional feeding is not necessary.
Special Care: must be carefully acclimatized. Crocea clams will also benefit from the presence of nitrate in the aquarium.
Growth: Look for clams greater than 2 inches. Crocea clams can grow to 20cm (7.4 in.).
Tank size: Can be kept in any size tank if parameters remain stable, light is sufficient and plenty of room is available for the clam to grow.
Aquarium requirements: Must be placed up on the live rock, towards the lights. Crocea clams require moderate to higher flow. Must be kept away from faster growing corals that may shade it, not allowing it to receive light.
Lighting: photosynthetic. Requires strong lighting, T-5s, Metal Halide, with 10k bulbs will be sufficient. If t5s are used, place higher up depending on depth of tank and number of bulbs used.
Water Quality: All giant clams require excellent water quality. Calcium must be kept at 400ppm- 450ppm. Ph must remain stable between 8-8.4. Temperature must be between 25C- 27C and kept stable.
Feeding: Clams are filter feeders and will feed out of the water colum. Clams will benefit from live plankton but intentional feeding is not necessary.
Special Care: must be carefully acclimatized. Crocea clams will also benefit from the presence of nitrate in the aquarium.
Growth: Look for clams greater than 2 inches. Crocea clams can grow to 20cm (7.4 in.).
Tank size: Can be kept in any size tank if parameters remain stable, light is sufficient and plenty of room is available for the clam to grow.
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