Whats the story on clams?

[JimD]

My 6 year old Max....

Theyre pretty rizilliant for the most part, just watch out for Pyramid snails and preditors like the rabbitfish, some blennies will pick at the mantle, bristleworms can irritate the base or the foot but will not harm it, in general, with the proper lighting and acceptable parameters, you shouldnt have a problem. Good lord! Sorry for the giant pic! Can someone resize it for me??

[C.Mydas]

Here is a good article. Goes over everything from selection to placement (some clams prefer sand others rock).

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3.../Clam_care.htm

[CoryDude]

I agree w/Tony. A Deresa Clam is a good way to start. They're more forgiving in the light and water quality department. My first clam was a deresa and it lasted over ten years in my tank and reached a length of about 12 inches.