Invertebrate:
Golden clam
Corbicula javanica
Freshwater
Adult size3–4 cm
GroupAt least 3
Tank for 320 L or more
Care levelIntermediate
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Water
Temperature20–28 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–8.0
49
General hardness5–15 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–10 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group3
Tank volume for 320 L
Needs 20–40 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- Social lifeIn groups
- DietPlankton eater