How to Care for a Tridacna Crocea Clam

The tridacna crocea clam is a great addition to your saltwater aquarium, particularly if you are new to the hobby. These clams can add a lot of color and beauty to your aquarium with their brightly colored shells. The tridacna crocea clam can also tolerate some fluctuations in the water parameters and deal with a lot of movement and activity in the tank.

Things You'll Need

  • Suitable aquarium
  • Salt water
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Instructions

  1. Choosing an Aquarium

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      Find a fluorescent lighting system that has areas of strong and weaker lighting. When the clams are mostly brown, place them in lower light parts of the aquarium. When their color is brighter, keep them near the stronger light.

    • 2

      Find an aquarium that can maintain a water temperature of approximately 70*F.

    • 3

      Maintain a salinity level that is between 1.023 and 1.025.

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      Keep the aquarium's pH at 8.3 and never let it get above 8.4.

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      Attach the clams to rocks within the aquarium. Leave enough space for them to fully open their shells while they are on these rocks.

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      Make sure that your aquarium's hardness does not exceed a dkh or carbonate level of 7.9.