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Striped Blue Rim Derasa Clam (Tridacna derasa) - Small
Description
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The Derasa Clam, identifiable by having six to seven vertical folds on each side of its shell, exhibits exquisite, unique patterns, such no two look the same. They are the hardiest clam of the Tridacna genus and the second largest. They are filter feeders, meaning they filter the water for particulate food, but the hobbyist must supplement their diet with planktonic foods. All clams need a lot of calcium and alkalinity for their shell growth, so monitoring these levels is just as important as their diet. They can actually deplete the water of calcium much faster than stony corals. Like all clams, the Derasa has byssal threads that they use to attach themselves to the substrate. You should never forcibly remove an attached clam, because they may be badly damaged. As they grow, they will lose their byssal glad and depend on their weight to hold them in place. This clam does best under moderate light, in clean water, and at least a moderate flow of water.
- - Provide an aquarium placement with moderate lighting and moderate to high water flow
- - For continued health, supplement with planktonic foods, calcium, and an alkalinity source
- - Drip acclimation is recommended
- - Cannot tolerate copper medications
- - Prefers higher salinity
- - Reef safe
Specifications
| SKU | 3469146 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Inverts |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Special Diet | Carnivore |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tridacna derasa |
| Environment | Marine |
| Care Level | Easy |
Additional Features
| Size | Small |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
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