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About Mussel
Modiolus modiolus is a large, dark purplish-brown to black bivalve with a robust, somewhat triangular shell reaching up to 6 inches. The shell bears radiating ridges and is often encrusted with other organisms; prominent byssal threads anchor it firmly to substrate.
Key facts
- Notes
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank • Maintain temperature range 50–65°F with strong water flow • Requires stable salinity 1.024–1.026 and pH 8.0–8.3 • Filter feeder; depends on plankton-rich, nutrient-dense water; do not use aggressive protein skimmers • Naturally cold-water species; unsuitable for typical tropical reef aquaria without chiller
- Diet Details
- Filter feeder consuming phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fine organic particles. Benefits from liquid phytoplankton or micro-foods daily in low-flow areas.
- Type
- Clam
- Compatibility
- Peaceful filter feeder compatible with most reef fish and invertebrates. Requires adequate water flow and benefits from calm tank-mates that won't disturb it.
- Origin
- Northern Atlantic Ocean, from the North Sea and Scandinavia south to the Mediterranean and off the coasts of Maine and Canada.
- Family
- Mytilidae
- Appearance Description
- Modiolus modiolus is a large, dark purplish-brown to black bivalve with a robust, somewhat triangular shell reaching up to 6 inches. The shell bears radiating ridges and is often encrusted with other organisms; prominent byssal threads anchor it firmly to substrate.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 50-65°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
- Max Size
- 3
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Category
- Clam
- Care Level
- Beginner
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