about freshwater clam species

[timberly]

Quick one, are freshwater clams alright in a Malawi setup? Got a Yellow-Spotted Plec (L001) and some Peppered Cory Catfish in there too - would the clams fit in with these lot?

[reefstar]

Quick one, are freshwater clams alright in a Malawi setup? Got a Yellow-Spotted Plec (L001) and some Peppered Cory Catfish in there too - would the clams fit in with these lot?

Freshwater clams can be a bit tricky in Malawi tanks, but I've had them work out alright. Just gotta make sure you're providing enough food for them, 'cause they can be a bit sensitive. With the Yellow-Spotted Plec and Peppered Cory Catfish, it's mostly a matter of making sure your tank's got enough hiding spots for the clams. They don't do too well with a lot of fin nipping or harassment, so you'll want to keep an eye on that.

[timberly]

Cheers reefstar, appreciate the heads up. I think I'll steer clear of adding them to my tanks for now. That link you sent over sounds like a good read, might just look into setting up a separate tank for the clams instead.

[gillmania]

I'd also advise against the Peppered Cory Catfish, they'd likely struggle with the Malawis, especially if they're not familiar with the L001. If the L001 is quite large, it might just be able to hold its own, but I'm not so sure about the Corys.

[timberly]

I'd also advise against the Peppered Cory Catfish, they'd likely struggle with the Malawis, especially if they're not familiar with the L001. If the L001 is quite large, it might just be able to hold its own, but I'm not so sure about the Corys.

The peppered cories have been in there for months, all good, just looking to add some fresh-water clams but after reefstar's advice, I've decided not to.

[mysti]

Had a freshwater clam, didn't exactly thrill me. It just sat there, never budged. Feeding it was a real hassle, to be honest. Eventually, it just gave up and died. Not exactly the most exciting addition to my tank, if you ask me. In comparison, the apple snails I got at the same time were way more interesting.

[gillmania]

Quick one, are freshwater clams alright in a Malawi setup? Got a Yellow-Spotted Plec (L001) and some Peppered Cory Catfish in there too - would the clams fit in with these lot?

They may be alright for the time being, but I'd keep a close eye on them. Peppered cories generally do best in groups, and I notice you only have 2 in your setup.

[timberly]

Yeah I know they do best in groups, I've had cories forever. Got 3 more peppered cories in a grow-out, just waiting for them to size up, then they'll join the other 2.

[sclaydr]

If you're lucky enough to get Austflakekento4 mussels for your mature tank, you'll have a better shot at success. These mussels are pretty robust and active, in my experience. Be prepared for a messy tank though, as they love digging and burrowing - they'll move anything in their path. Sand is the way to go, rather than gravel, due to their love of digging.

[musea]

So I've got a few of these freshwater clams that I've inherited, and I'm trying to figure out what they are and whether they're safe for my tanks. Reefstar mentioned the Askento4 Clam and the Mussel, but mine don't seem to match those. From what I can tell, they might be Corbicula fluminea, but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any other resources or sites they can recommend for learning more about these guys? I've got both planted and brackish tanks, and I'd love to know if they're safe for either of those.