Asian Golden Clam (Corbicula fluminea) Hardy freshwater filter feeder improving water clarity, nutrient cycling, and pond health

Natural Filter | Pond Health Booster | Hardy Freshwater Clam

The Asian Golden Clam is a resilient freshwater bivalve prized for its ability to filter water, improve clarity, and promote a balanced ecosystem in aquariums, ponds, and water gardens. Known for their golden-brown to yellowish shells, these clams are natural biofilters, removing excess nutrients, algae, and organic matter from the water column. Perfect for eco-friendly pond management, they thrive in well-oxygenated environments and help support healthier aquatic life.

🌿 Why Keep Asian Golden Clams?

✔️ Water Clarity & Filtration – Filters out suspended particles, improving water quality
✔️ Nutrient Cycling – Reduces excess nutrients, limiting algae blooms
✔️ Ecosystem Balance – Supports fish, shrimp, and plants by stabilizing water parameters
✔️ Hardy & Adaptable – Thrives in ponds, aquariums, and natural waterways
✔️ Low Maintenance – Self-sustaining once established in the right environment

🌱 Product Details

• Scientific Name: Corbicula fluminea

• Common Name: Asian Golden Clam

• Type: Freshwater bivalve (clam)

• Adult Size: 1–2 inches (occasionally larger in ponds)

• Color: Golden to light brown shells with concentric ridges

• Lifespan: 2–5 years under proper conditions

• Temperament: Peaceful, non-aggressive

• Diet: Filter-feeds on plankton, algae, and suspended particles

• Activity: Burrows into substrate, filters continuously

• Rarity: Common, valued for ecosystem benefits

💧 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH: 6.5–8.0

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (sensitive to poor water quality)

• Nitrate: <40 ppm

• GH (General Hardness): 6–18 dGH

• KH (Carbonate Hardness): 3–12 dKH

• TDS: 100–300 ppm

• Dissolved Oxygen: Essential for survival; thrives in well-aerated water

🧠 Care & Placement Tips

• Provide sandy or fine gravel substrate so clams can burrow naturally.

• Avoid copper-based medications, which are toxic to clams.

• Ensure good water flow and aeration for optimal filtering activity.

• Supplement with phytoplankton or powdered algae if kept in very clean aquariums.

• Best suited for established aquariums or ponds with stable water chemistry.

🐟 Great For:

• Outdoor ponds and water gardens

• Freshwater aquariums with fish and shrimp

• Natural filtration in eco-balanced systems

• Aquaponic and permaculture water setups

✨ A Living Water Filter

The Asian Golden Clam is more than just an ornamental mollusk, it’s a natural water purifier and ecosystem helper. By filtering algae, detritus, and microscopic particles, it creates a clearer, healthier aquatic environment for fish, shrimp, and aquatic plants. Perfect for aquarists, pond keepers, and eco-conscious growers, these clams offer both beauty and balance in any freshwater setup.