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tcharnisch
Donations Committee
Fresh water Clams Anyone ever dealt with Clams? I've been looking at them and considering getting a few to help keep the sand clean. The water changes aren't to bad, but its a pain to vacuum the sand. The gravel was easier, but the sand looks nice. Just wanted to know if anyone had some input? would love to hear it.
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Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:23 pm
PooPooFace
IAA President
Tim, Vacuuming sand is actually easier than gravel. You just syphon off the top. Perhaps you are not using a large enough syphon tube.
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:18 am
tcharnisch
Donations Committee
I have the python gravel vac. I have a just hand held one that worked great, but its plugged inside the little part between the tube and the hose. The python only sucks stuff up if I pretty much stuff it all the way down i the sandand let the tube fill up with sand. Maybe I just need to buy a new little handheld one.
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:05 am
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sand cleaning sand is easy.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:40 am
PooPooFace
IAA President
You shouldnt have to stick it all the way down through the sand.....just skim the top.
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:57 pm
Jeff W
Sometimes going in with your hand and stirring it up a little helps. Just stir it up and let it settle. Then skim the top with the vaccuum. Always works good.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:28 pm
RAINMAN
I do not have any clams myself, but a friend does, he has had them for 6 months or so. Not hard to take care of, they don't do very much, he tells me they do move around but have not ever seen them move when I have been there.
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:03 pm
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