Comparative growth and survival of juvenile hard clams, Mercenaria mercenaria, fed commercially available diets

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20113.abs Hobbyist and researchers often use commercially available phytoplankton concentrates to maintain filter feeding organisms held in their ornamental or experimental tanks. This study investigated the nutritional value of 10 products available commercially for juvenile hard clams, Mercenaria mercenaria. Growth and mortality rates in clams fed these products were compared with those found in […]