purple_phoenix
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First off, a quick hello to everyone - I've been off for like, 3 months while I've had exams and whatnot....
Anyway, onto this mussel -
Okay, I found this little critter while I was dunking my hand in the river pulling out shells to draw for my new art project, and pulled him out while I was digging around under the dirt. I've kept him in a well-oxygenated coldwater tank for the last 2 days, and he'll probably end up back in the river once I'm bored of drawing him.
As far as I know, they're filter feeders, but I'd like to know a bit more -
Do I need to feed him anything else?
Would it be best to add 1-2 other small fish?
How long could they survive in a tank? (About 2 gallons of river water + .5 gallon of treated tap water)
And, would it be possible to keep him in a pond afterwards?
He seems happy enough at the moment; he's moving around, burying, emerging from his shell every now and then, etc.
I'd just like a bit more info. It's a bit of an unusual topic, and I could find any info on Google... Thanks guys!
Anyway, onto this mussel -
Okay, I found this little critter while I was dunking my hand in the river pulling out shells to draw for my new art project, and pulled him out while I was digging around under the dirt. I've kept him in a well-oxygenated coldwater tank for the last 2 days, and he'll probably end up back in the river once I'm bored of drawing him.
As far as I know, they're filter feeders, but I'd like to know a bit more -
Do I need to feed him anything else?
Would it be best to add 1-2 other small fish?
How long could they survive in a tank? (About 2 gallons of river water + .5 gallon of treated tap water)
And, would it be possible to keep him in a pond afterwards?
He seems happy enough at the moment; he's moving around, burying, emerging from his shell every now and then, etc.
I'd just like a bit more info. It's a bit of an unusual topic, and I could find any info on Google... Thanks guys!