Lg Derassa clam

[Haddonisreef]

View attachment 14073 So I want to sell my calm cause I’m getting aptasia and want to get a copper band. This guy is big prolly 8-10” very happy but I know the butter fly will destroy it so gona pass it along. Asking 250 must pick up in Johnstown

 

[MuralReef]

I did a file fish and peppermints. Neither is bothering my Maxima but the aiptasia are disappearing. I’ve had copperbands that never touch aiptasia. You could keep the clam with other options.


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[Haddonisreef]

I did a file fish and peppermints. Neither is bothering my Maxima but the aiptasia are disappearing. I’ve had copperbands that never touch aiptasia. You could keep the clam with other options.


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I have added peps and don’t see much work done some aptasia are fairly big. I hear bad story’s about file fish taking out lps. Also the app seem to be breading in my over flows so need something that will be long term. I have had great luck w copper bands taking care of business.

 

[kchristensen8064]

Oh man! I would love this clam! I don't have room at the moment unfortunately....

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

With a clam that size wouldn't it be worth it to see what the Copperband does? What if he has no interest in the clam? I think @Andrew_bram keeps a CBB and clam.

I had really good luck with peppermints from reeftopia.com. The best aiptasia eaters apparently come from Florida, not Texas/Mexico. I have both copperband and peppermints, and no aiptasia (knock on wood).

But I want a clam, I didn't know there was a huge risk with copperband!

 

[jda123]

I have had many copperbands in with clams too - no issues. If you still want to get rid of it and want to trade for some higher end acros, then let me know, I have larger tanks, Halides and CaRx and love me some large clams.

 

[Haddonisreef]

I have had many copperbands in with clams too - no issues. If you still want to get rid of it and want to trade for some higher end acros, then let me know, I have larger tanks, Halides and CaRx and love me some large clams.

Well shoot i might just give it a try, I just hear that butter flys go after clams. Maybe I’ll get lucky I have one on hold at animal att might pick up this afternoon and give it a run if I have issues I’ll be in contact @jda123

 

[MBX5]

Have you thought about trying Berghia Nudibranchs?

 

[Haddonisreef]

Have you thought about trying Berghia Nudibranchs?

Yes but I have like 6 wrasses and they might make quick work of them.

 

[MuralReef]

I just threw it out there because if I had a great looking clam like that I’d want to keep it!


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[Haddonisreef]

I just threw it out there because if I had a great looking clam like that I’d want to keep it!


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Ya I really don’t want to get rid of it gona try copperbamd w it and hope for best!

 

[MuralReef]

Won’t hurt to try


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[jda123]

If it goes south, I can rehome the clam immediately.

I also mostly use Peppermints from the Keys. reeftopia.com is where I get mine. You need to raise them in the fuge sometimes, but they always much aips down.

 

[NickP]

View attachment 14073 So I want to sell my calm cause I’m getting aptasia and want to get a copper band. This guy is big prolly 8-10” very happy but I know the butter fly will destroy it so gona pass it along. Asking 250 must pick up in Johnstown

well, I had a great aptasia killing copperband last time. Bought 2 and neither are touching them or the clams I have so I guess there's that...lol

 

[DyM]

Did you ever put a Copperband in? @Haddonisreef Just to provide an update, my Copperband butterflyfish did end up attacking my clam. Nature runs its course so it is a matter of time, or a crap shoot.

 

[Haddonisreef]

Did you ever put a Copperband in? @Haddonisreef Just to provide an update, my Copperband butterflyfish did end up attacking my clam. Nature runs its course so it is a matter of time, or a crap shoot.

Funny you ask I added one this week. So far so good been beefing him up w mysis shrimp. Fingers crossed!!