{"id":11170,"date":"2026-02-17T22:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/purple-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:40:23","slug":"purple-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=purple-freshwater-clam-corbicula-fluminea-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Purple Freshwater Clam Corbicula Fluminea 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Purple Freshwater Clam (Corbicula fluminea<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Purple Freshwater Clam is a beautiful colour variant of Corbicula fluminea<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to East and Southeast Asia, commonly found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and streams with sandy or silty substrates.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A strict filter feeder that consumes:<\/p>\n

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    Microalgae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Phytoplankton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Infusoria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fine suspended detritus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In clean or recently established aquariums, supplemental feeding (e.g., liquid phytoplankton or micronized invertebrate foods) is necessary to prevent starvation.<\/p>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Completely peaceful and compatible with gentle species such as:<\/p>\n

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      Tetras, rasboras, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Peaceful gouramis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Snails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Loaches, puffers, crayfish, crabs, and large cichlids, which may disturb or injure clams.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      None. This is a passive filter-feeding species that spends most of its time partially burrowed.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Intermediate. Although hardy when settled, they require:<\/p>\n

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        Mature tanks with natural micro-food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Excellent water quality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Fine sand or small-grain gravel for burrowing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Stable parameters with minimal fluctuations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Poor survival is usually due to starvation or unstable water conditions.<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 70\u201380\u00b0F (21\u201327\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u201318 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Extremely sensitive to ammonia and nitrite.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Prefers calm-to-moderate flow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Avoid placing in tanks with coarse or sharp substrates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The Purple Freshwater Clam (Corbicula fluminea<\/em>) is a peaceful and uniquely coloured filter-feeding invertebrate that brings both beauty and natural water polishing to well-established aquariums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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