{"product_id":"purple-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea-4cm","title":"Purple Freshwater Clam Corbicula Fluminea 4cm","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-1005a822-21c3-4dbb-8986-92350cd2dfb5-57\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-344\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e7ed8dfe-79a1-4d65-b5af-ddcfd38d60e1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"73\"\u003ePurple Freshwater Clam (\u003cem data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eCorbicula fluminea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eThe Purple Freshwater Clam is a beautiful colour variant of \u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eCorbicula fluminea\u003c\/em\u003e, displaying shells that range from soft lavender to deep violet tones. Highly valued for its natural water-filtering ability, this clam helps improve aquarium clarity by removing suspended particles. Best suited for mature aquariums with stable conditions and a consistent supply of microscopic food.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eNative to East and Southeast Asia, commonly found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and streams with sandy or silty substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eA strict filter feeder that consumes:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eMicroalgae\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"712\"\u003ePhytoplankton\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eInfusoria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eFine suspended detritus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eIn clean or recently established aquariums, supplemental feeding (e.g., liquid phytoplankton or micronized invertebrate foods) is necessary to prevent starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eCompletely peaceful and compatible with gentle species such as:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eTetras, rasboras, danios\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003ePeaceful gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaches, puffers, crayfish, crabs, and large cichlids, which may disturb or injure clams.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eNone. This is a passive filter-feeding species that spends most of its time partially burrowed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eIntermediate. Although hardy when settled, they require:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eMature tanks with natural micro-food\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eExcellent water quality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eFine sand or small-grain gravel for burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eStable parameters with minimal fluctuations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003ePoor survival is usually due to starvation or unstable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80°F (21–27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–18 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eExtremely sensitive to ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003ePrefers calm-to-moderate flow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eAvoid placing in tanks with coarse or sharp substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2119\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Purple Freshwater Clam (\u003cem data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eCorbicula fluminea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful and uniquely coloured filter-feeding invertebrate that brings both beauty and natural water polishing to well-established aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/article\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946726502777,"sku":"STF-MISS-NOV59","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Purple-Freshwater-Clam-Corbicula-Fluminea.png?v=1792492947","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/purple-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea-4cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}