Who Should Keep Clams?
The question of who should consider keeping clams is a good place to start, and Martin’s answer is immediate. “Serious hobbyists,” he says. “Clams are not really for casual fanciers of saltwater tanks or for people using an aquarium as decor only.” He explains that keeping clams successfully has a lot to do with maintaining water quality, and the aquarist who is involved with monitoring his or her tank on a daily basis will have the most success. “Anybody with a fish-only tank with non-standard filtration and normal output lighting would also want to steer clear of clams,” says Martin. In most cases, the fish in a fish-only aquarium may nip at or eat various invertebrates, including clams. “Further,” adds Martin, “clams need higher levels of calcium than are found in most fish-only systems.” Filtration Equipment for Clams Martin explains that the clam-ready aquarium will need standard filtration. “By standard,” Martin explains, “I mean an aquarium that has, at a minimum, a protein skim
