Comments: These are premium quality Clams that we rarely see in the live fish stores or in the online stores that we visit.
Premium Clams like these Clams are more hardy and more colorful than Clams from other sources.
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Origin: This clam originated in Asia but is now an invasive species in freshwater ponds, streams, and rivers in North America and in other parts of the world.
Maximum Size: In aquariums this clam often grows to be about 6" wide, but they live many years and continue to grow slowly for their entire lives. So a few of them may grow to be larger than 6" wide.
Compatibility: Some recommended tank mates include any community fish, but some Catfish and Cichlids may annoy or prey on these Clams.
Temperature: This clam can live pretty well from about 75 to 80 degrees F., but they're probably most comfortable from about 78 degrees F.
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Water Conditions: This Clam can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. Probably a pH of about 7 with moderate hardness is best.
Most water in the US has a higher pH and more hardness but seems to be OK, so it's probably best NOT to adjust the pH or the hardness of the water.
Here in our facilities the water is hard and the pH is usually about 7.8. We ship them in this water.
Aquarium Size: These clams can do well living in a 10-gallon aquarium, but of course bigger is better.
Decor: These Clams do not need gravel, and a layer of gravel more than 1/4" thick will usually fill with bits of uneaten food that will contaminate the water.
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Live Plants are beautiful, and improve the water quality. Click here for more about aquarium plants.
Aquarium Filter: Bio-Wheel Filters are highly recommended. A Penguin 100B Filter in an aquarium with 10 to 20-gallons of water is OK, but a Penguin 200B Filter in an aquarium with 20 to 30-gallons is better.
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The addition of Lava Rocks will keep nitrates in the ideal range. Click here to learn more about using Lava Rocks in aquariums.
Life Span: This clam can live for a few years, maybe many years with excellent care, including excellent water and premium fish foods.
Gender: these Clams are simultaneously both male and female and can self-fertilize their own eggs.
Popularity: These freshwater Clams are rather rare.
Names: This species scientific name is Hyriopsis bialatus.
Variations: There are reported to be several variations throughout the US.
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