GardenStateGoldfish Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hello All, Does anyone know what type of clams these are? All I know about them is that they are cold tolerant and able to survive in ponds with ice. I am looking for help to get a name or a latin name on these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 It could be a paper pondshell utterbackia imbecillis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Thanks @Colu but the google images do not look like utterbackia imbecillis in person. The clam is not as oval. It has a shape closer to Corbicula however the color doesnt match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Close but no cigar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanoNano Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Those ridged shells look like Asian Clams which are considered an invasive species in the US. The one's I've seen have been more gold in coloration. Does this graphic show any similarities to what you're looking at? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Most freshwater clams have not been able to be kept in aquariums for long term, because they are difficult to feed. Being filter feeders, they need fine foods, and several clams will clean the tank very quickly and starve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy's Fish Den said: Most freshwater clams have not been able to be kept in aquariums for long term, because they are difficult to feed. I do have a super fine coral food that i use for goldfish fry i can supplement with, however the goal of this was to see if clams can replace filtration. The tank i am trying it out on is a 270 gallon goldfish tank, heavily planted, deep sand + clams, i have about 12 in there.... the goal is to only run two nano usb pumps on either side for air and let the plants ans the clams and the goldfish break everything down... do you think that is possible or im chasing something impossible? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Nano Nano was right, I found that Corbicula fluminea have a darker shell morph which match mine exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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