Freshwater Clam shells may also have areas that appear to be chalky-white. Clam shells often have black stripes or other subtle designs. Freshwater Clam shell color can range from dark brown to light brown or tan.
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Also look for shells that are free from cracks, splits, pits and other deformities. Look for Freshwater Clam shells that appear thick with a ridged texture on the exterior. Shell Size, Texture & Color: Freshwater Clam shells can be between one and two inches in size. A healthy Freshwater Clam will likely slam shut if touched with a net, so look for slight shell movements before selecting. If the Freshwater Clam shell is open more than a bit, or the inner tissues cannot be seen, the Freshwater Clam may be unhealthy, dying or dead. A Freshwater Clam’s inner tissues should be white or off-white with hints of light beige and pink. If slightly open, the clam’s inner tissues should be visible to the eye. Freshwater Clams should have their shells closed or slightly open.
When selecting Freshwater Clams look for specimens resting on the tank bottom. Freshwater Clams can die while buried and hobbyists may not notice until the tank water becomes extremely troubled and ammonia levels spike through the roof. If not removed quickly, their decomposing bodies can cause serious water quality issues including foul smells, milky-white cloudy water, ammonia spikes and death to tank mates.
Keeping Freshwater Clams with most community tank fish like Corys and Otocinclus Catfish can also work well.Ĭons: Freshwater Clams can die soon after being placed in a tank. Freshwater Clams can also do well with snails such as Nerite Snails, Mystery Snails, Gold Inca Snails, Ivory Snails, Trumpet Snails, Japanese Trapdoor Snails, Rabbit Snails and Red Ramshorn Snails. Their filter feeding helps remove debris from tank water, and they are great conversation starters. Freshwater Clams make good tank mates with other calm choices like Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Ghost Shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp and Vampire Shrimp. Pros: Freshwater Clams are peaceful, friendly and non-aggressive filter feeders. Other hobbyists think keeping Freshwater Clams is a big mistake, as they can be challenging to keep alive and can quickly cause problems in a tank.įor hobbyists interested in keeping Freshwater Clams, here are a few things to keep in mind: Some hobbyists think Freshwater Clams are easy to care for and are interesting pets to keep. Hobbyists may see Freshwater Clams, like Asian Gold Clams, available as pets in stores.
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