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Avocado Clam

Corbicula sp.

Avocado Clam (Corbicula sp.) aquarium profile: minimum 10 gallon tank, 1.5 inch adult size, 68-78°F temperature range, and advanced care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

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Avocado Clam aquarium fish
10 galMinimum tank
1.5 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
68-78°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.8-8
GH
5-15 dGH
KH
3-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
filter feeder
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
5/5

Planning Notes

Specialized filter feeder; needs a mature stable tank and supplemental fine foods, not just leftover fish food.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

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