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I have a crocus clam in my tank which came attached to a smal piece of live rock. He’s been happily there for a good few months but I’ve noticed that my sand dollar has decided this is his area now and is constantly churning the sand. The clam has now detached himself from the live rock and is sitting horizontal (where previously he was at an angle) is this normal behaviour?

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Reply #1

Dec 22, 2017 1:57:42 am
Not sure. Sand dollars are not compatible with home aquariums though, as they need a huge amount of sand fauna to eat. 

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Dec 22, 2017 6:00:16 am
Cheers I didn’t realise that the sand dollar would be a problem. I bought him with a few of the other inhabitants of the tank from reefer selling up., so might need to look at moving him on.

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Reply #3

Dec 22, 2017 12:28:13 pm
I'd look into donating it to a decent public aquarium.  It's unlikely to survive in a home aquarium from what I've read:
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Dec 22, 2017 10:00:06 pm
Mines been alive and kicking in my tank for at least 7 months.

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Dec 25, 2017 12:06:31 am
Hi got really worried about the sand dollar but apparently they can live and thrive in reef aquariums. They feed on most suspended organic (fish waste, algea, and detritus). Although you tank does need to be very mature for them to survive.
   How to Feed a Sand Dollar in a Saltwater Tank | YoExpert Q&A

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Reply #6

Dec 27, 2017 10:22:37 pm
Well, that's great! Interesting critters to have.

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Dec 27, 2017 10:40:24 pm
Interesting yes, but also destructive. Only ever see him at night around the front of the tank. I moved the clam away from the sand dollar’s normal  path but he’s changed his route to where I put the clam  >:(

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Reply #8

Dec 27, 2017 10:56:08 pm
Can you lift the clam off the sand bed?

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Reply #9

Dec 27, 2017 11:42:43 pm
I’m gonna rescape tomorrow and find a place for her / him.
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