IPSF SandBed™ Clams
Captive-bred, tropical sand clams of the genus Tapes, which actively burrow into the sand and move about by means of a strong muscular foot. They are about 15 mm (5/8 inch) long, and they feed on plankton, detritus and dissolved organic molecules by means of their incurrent siphon, which protrudes slightly from the sand. They have smooth, attractive shells with variable color patterns. In reef tanks and refugia their benefits include stirring (and therefore aerating) the top layer of the sand bed as well as naturally filtering the seawater by consuming dissolved organic substances and suspended detrital particles in the 5-20 micron size range.

Recommended stocking rate: 6 SandBed clams per 12 gallons. Great for today's popular new nano tanks including Nano Cube, Aquapod and Minibow.

We know of no other invertebrates currently available in the marine aquarium trade that offer this particular combination of beneficial characteristics and functions.The addition of these burrowing clams to the living sand bed increases the diversity of life forms there and as such can be expected to contribute to the long term stablility of the captive reef system.

SandBed Clams are available now as part of our Mix 'n Match Special, or with any livestock order ($19.95 per six specimens). Order today!