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Ideas for clam holder in a barebottom tank?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by adampottebaum, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

    I've got 2 clams and a scallop and was hoping for a clean way to make a stand for them to keep them upright. No matter how sturdy they look when I leave, they're always tipped over when I come back to the tank. Can I use pottery in my tank? Any other ideas?
    If not, I've got a teardrop maxima, derasa, and an electric flame scallop for sale!
     
  2. FishBrain

    FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    Let me know if you do end up selling them.
     
  3. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

    Pretty sure they sell these at the swaps.  I think Reef Koi had some for his clams.  Pretty sure these are it  [class="Apple-style-span"]Clam Holder[/class]
     
  4. Dave

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    that looks like it would work perfectly...
     
  5. Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

    How about a wad of epoxy with a "dish" shape in it? Although it might not help at all being the clams are gonna lay how they wanna lay.
     
  6. jwess

    jwess

    Even though mine are on a sand bottom, I have them sitting in a piece of pvc to keep them upright. Both are actually attatched to pieces now.
    Josh
     
  7. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

    Gered, I think I might order some of those clam holders and give them a try.

    Jeremy, I thought about using some epoxy and molding them to it, but I'd have to buy the expensive reef safe stuff and I'm afraid that it will form to them if I don't form and dry it ahead of time.

    I thought about putting them in my 6 gallon fluval edge, but I think they might be a tad too big.
     
  8. Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

    For what it's worth, I don't think there is any difference between regular plumber's epoxy and the "reef safe" stuff besides color.
     

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