Family

Common name: Cockles

Scientific name: Cardiidae

The Cardiidae family, commonly known as cockles, encompasses a variety of bivalve mollusks found in marine environments. These invertebrates are characterized by their rounded, heart-shaped shells with radial ribs. Cockles are filter feeders, sifting plankton and organic matter from the water. In the aquarium, they can help maintain water quality by reducing excess nutrients. They require a sandy substrate to burrow and a stable environment with moderate flow. Cockles are generally peaceful and can coexist with a wide range of tank mates.

  1. Closeup of a seashell on the sand with a blurred background
    Common name: Bear paw clam
    Scientific name: Hippopus hippopus
  2. Common name: China clam
    Scientific name: Hippopus porcellanus
  3. Boring Clam - Tridacna crocea on the reef of Maldives
    Common name: crocus giant clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna crocea
  4. Mördermuschel
    Common name: Southern giant clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna derasa
  5. coral reef with giant clam - Tridacna gigas on the bottom of tropical sea
    Common name: Giant clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna gigas
  6. Amazing colorful maxima clam - (Tridacna maxima)
    Common name: Small giant clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna maxima
  7. Common name: Teardrop Maxima Clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna mbalavuana
  8. A Giant clam Tridacna sp. in the Red Sea
    Common name: Fluted giant clam
    Scientific name: Tridacna squamosa