Freshwater clams in a 55 gallon planted tank?

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I was looking into adding some freshwater clams to my 55 gallon planted tank.  The substrate is a mix of black flourite and play sand.  I was hoping that they could help with the possibility of avoiding nitrogen gas bubbles.  I have researched what little I could find on the clams but still have some questions. 

What would be a good number for a 55?  I read that the clams need at least ten gallons, but is this per clam?

Would three be enough for the tank?  Or would one do the job of moving the sand around enough.  I am not worried about reproducing since I read that this doesn't happen until they are around 4 years old, so I wouldn't be bothered with buying more.

The tank is heavily stocked so I am not worried about them not getting enough nutrients.

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Anonymous · Answer

Make sure there is a high current flow by doubling your pump capacity you'd normally use.  You can probably  get away with a dozen of the smaller type.  However, these guys will end up pushing all of your plantings around.  Change half the water every month.

mwm0788 · Answer

clams are fun, i think there called asian golden clams or something...

they have an arm they can extend to get themselves just right. The only problem witht hem is tanks rarely produce enough algae for them to feed and they slowly starve.

Put them in a spot that gets good current as they feed of micro algae suspended in the water for best chances of survival.

if they die just scoop out he guts and silicon the shells together. this new clam lives for ever.



good luck

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Freshwater clams in a 55 gallon planted tank?

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