Are you looking for a pet who won\u2019t chew your shoes or shred the couch cushions while you\u2019re at work? Consider adding maxima clams to your family. They\u2019re intriguing, don\u2019t shed, and they won\u2019t break the bank with their diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of diets, what do freshwater clams eat? Do they eat the same food as reef clams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on and explore how to keep clams healthy and happy by feeding them what they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Before you welcome a clam into your home, it\u2019s a good idea to learn a few clam facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, there are different types of freshwater clams, but you\u2019ll usually only find one, Corbicula sp., living in aquariums. You\u2019ll find more of a variety of saltwater clams, like the maxima, to keep as pets, or for a hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All clams live in aquariums, but you will need to set-up a reef environment for your maxima clams<\/a>. Of course, that means adding a few reef fish to the tank. Be aware that some species of angelfish and hermit crabs don\u2019t make good tankmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re not sure clams of any variety divide their meals into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will, however, need to ensure both freshwater and saltwater clams get enough of the necessary nutrients to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of freshwater clams as your aquarium cleaning crew. Called filter feeders, they filter their meals from the water column in the tank. These clams like the tank a little messy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, if you adopt them, you\u2019ll still need to give some supplemental feedings. Freshwater clams do such a fantastic cleaning job that they can quickly deplete the food in the aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can help them get enough to eat by including aquatic plants in the tank and giving them supplemental phytoplankton<\/a>. Some hobbyists also feed fish flakes or pellets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any pet, you\u2019ll need to prepare the environment before you bring freshwater clams home. It\u2019s not enough to dump them into a fish tank and leave them to their own devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tank size matters! Make sure you have at least a 20-gallon aquarium. Freshwater clams also love to burrow. Please give them a medium to a very fine sandy bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Do Freshwater Clams Eat for Breakfast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Keep Freshwater Clams Alive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n