Kent Phytoplex for a baby Maxima?

[stevenp]

I picked up a small Maxima today, just under 2-1/2". I've been reading up on keeping these and that it's recommended to feed Phytoplankton daily. I have a bottle of Kent Marine Phytoplex laying around. Is this OK to feed? If so, how much should I add?

<<edit>> I should note that I'm planning on bowl feeding

Thanks!
Steve

 

[smcnally]

I would get real phyto. Phytoplex is not alive AFAIK

 

[stevenp]

Thanks, Steve. I doubt it's alive since it's spent the last 12 months in a bottle at room temperature

What do you recommend? DT's?

Steve

 

[smcnally]

Yeah, DT's or PhytoFeast. I liked the Phytofeast better.

 

[stevenp]

Cool, thanks.

Steve

 

[Duds]

i have a maxima as well about the same size and have never bowl fed it and have had it for 2 months and it seems really happy, o yeah steve hows the on you picked out doing
Duds

 

[stevenp]

Not sure yet, Duds, it's still drip acclimating but it looked good at the LFS. The openings looked nice and tight, and colors were good.

BTW, it's my first clam

Steve

 

[Duds]

did it react to movements near by? or when the light was blocked? (a little test to make sure the clam is nice and healthy) if you feel safer bowl feeding it then do that, but when i got mine i didnt think it was necessary it was close enough to 3 inches and it seemed to be really healthy and opened up nicely
Duds

 

[stevenp]

It appeared very active.

Steve

 

[Duds]

thats good, posta pic when in the tank and open
Duds

 

[smcnally]

i have a maxima as well about the same size and have never bowl fed it and have had it for 2 months and it seems really happy, o yeah steve hows the on you picked out doing
Duds

Mine is looking great too. Ours were more on the 3" side, I would recommend feeding it if it is 2.5" at least for a little while.

 

[stevenp]

I heard it's pretty cool to watch the green water magically turn clear during bowl feeding.

BTW, Steve, are you stealth posting somehow? Doesn't show that you're online but your posts keep popping up?

Steve

 

[smcnally]

I've been in Steath Mode lately