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Corbicula sp.

White Freshwater Clam (Corbicula sp.) – Single Aquarium Clam

Moderate Care
Peaceful
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Add a unique aquatic bivalve to your tank with the Freshwater White Clam. Ideal for freshwater setups. Order today with live arrival guarantee.

Aquatic MolluscBottom DwellerClamFreshwaterInvertebratesModerate CarePeaceful

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name
Corbicula sp.
Max Adult Size
up to 4 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
18–28°C
pH Range
6.5–8
Hardness
5–15 dGH
Minimum Tank
20L
Diet
Filter feeds on microparticles, phytoplankton, green water

Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature
18–28°C
18°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
6.5–8
6.5Ideal8
Water Hardness
5–15 dGH
5 dGHIdeal15 dGH

White Freshwater Clam is a pale aquarium trade form listed only as Corbicula sp. Because the supplier does not provide a species-level identification, this page does not assume it is C. fluminea or another named species. One quantity buys one clam.

Never release outdoors

Several Corbicula species are invasive outside their native range, including established Asian clam populations in Britain. Keep this animal, its water and any offspring in a closed aquarium system and never release them into ponds, rivers, canals or drains connected to natural waters.

Care at a glance

  • Identity: Corbicula sp. white trade form
  • Care level: specialist/intermediate
  • Aquarium: mature, stable freshwater system
  • Substrate: clean fine sand or very smooth fine gravel for partial burial
  • Water: well oxygenated and mineralised enough to maintain the shell; avoid strongly acidic water
  • Diet: microscopic suspended food and phytoplankton-sized particles
  • Medication: avoid copper and other invertebrate-unsafe treatments

Why mature aquariums matter

Corbicula are filter-feeding bivalves, not algae-scraping cleaners. A very sterile or newly cycled aquarium can starve a clam even when the shell looks normal. Provide gentle water movement that carries fine suspended food while keeping ammonia and nitrite at zero.

Use deliberate micro-feeding only in small measured amounts. Overfeeding can reduce oxygen and create an ammonia problem, while underfeeding can lead to gradual starvation. A dead clam can pollute a small aquarium quickly, so check any animal that remains gaping and unresponsive.

Compatibility

Choose peaceful fish and invertebrates that will not crush shells or constantly excavate the substrate. Avoid puffers, crayfish, large digging cichlids and other known mollusc predators. Do not use this clam as a substitute for filtration or maintenance.

FAQ

Is this an aquarium snail?

No. It is a freshwater bivalve clam.

Is the exact species confirmed?

No. our stock records identifies it only as Corbicula sp. white.

How many does one quantity buy?

One clam.

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  • 4 out of 5Verified buyer

    I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.

    Gordon Walker · 23 Sept 2026

  • 5 out of 5Verified buyer

    100% success travel and "installation". Pleased with quality of purchase. The Siamese fighter a bit "shy" so have not yet seen him at his best yet but looking good. Happy customer. GG

    George E Garratt · 21 Sept 2026

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