Quote Originally Posted by txstateunivreefer
do you think the clams have a potental for lowering dangerous levels of trates etc inside of a tank? ive heard that our maxima derassas etc do contribute to lowering nitrates just curious if those would too
This is a good question! I have read that the dersa clam is good at lowering nitrates.

Question would be, Are these particular clams either related to the dersa or Are they another type of clam that will infact lower nitrates as well.

Mike was also wondering, since clams are filter feeders, would they provide filter services on a larger level since he has so many of them. I personally would give it a try.

The two potential problems that I can see are;

1. Does Mike in fact have enough disovled organics in his tank to support these clams?

2. What if they started to die off enmass? how much would this affect your tank chemistry.

Let us know how it turns out Mike!

Christopher