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can i get a clam?
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Squamos or deresa would work nicely on the bottom. If you get a maxima, I'd stick with the golden and not try any of the Ultra maximas or croceas, even up high on the rocks. The bright colored clams need intense lighting to keep their colors up.
I usually get mine from the LFS, but next ones will come from Clamsdirect.com. I have met Barry in person and he is great to talk to and very knowledgeable about clams. He has some of the best clams around and his shipping isn't bad either. I know Merv has gotten clams from so maybe he can give some more insight as tot he quality.
Hey Chris,
I have a Derasa under VHO only. It's on the bottom of a 20" deep tank.
I have it about 2 months now and it is doing well. I got mine from Aquatic Obsessions. Last time I was there they had one 5" Derasa left.
OF course if I had the chance to pick through 200, I'd consider heading down to ILC. I've been thinking about a Squamosa myself.
I have a Derasa under VHO only. It's on the bottom of a 20" deep tank.
I have it about 2 months now and it is doing well. I got mine from Aquatic Obsessions. Last time I was there they had one 5" Derasa left.
OF course if I had the chance to pick through 200, I'd consider heading down to ILC. I've been thinking about a Squamosa myself.
Me too!!!! Not to mention I'd love to see a 5' Deresa.GregW said:
T. gigas actually get in the 3-4' range, maybe even slightly larger. They are the largest of the Tridacna species.
what are some things i need to be concerned about with keeping clams? i have a pretty bad case of flatworms that i'm fighting. i have three six lines and a mandarin and i don't think any of them are eating the flatworms. i tried FWE but they came back. i think what i'm going to try next is to use the FWE and then two weeks later do it again. do you think it would be best to wait until after i do this to get the clam? do flatworms bother clams?
C
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T. croceas have the brightest colorations and require the most intense light. They naturally occur in the shallowest
waters in their natural habitat. They secrete a calcium softening slime that allow them to bury themselves in the
rock work. Their scutes are also the smoothest and are the slowest growers.
T. maximas are almost as light demanding as the croceas. They occur, however at mid level to higher levels of the reef.
 These clams have very beautiful patterns and range from black to mottled to purple/gold and even teardrops. their
growth is a little faster than croceas and they prefer to be in the rock work as well.
Deresas, Squamosas and Gigas are bottom or sand dwelling clams. Of the 3, squammies and Gigas have larger
scutes on their shells. I do not recommend gigas at all because they can quickly outgrow a tank, not to mention their
calcium uptake. Deresas are "eh" in terms of color, and squamosas can be very beautiful in their own rights.Â
Squamosas have been known to grow from 4 inches to 9 inches in a little over 2.5 years, so be prepared for a bigger tank.
I treated a buddy's tank that was infested with flatworms. He has a Deresa, Crocea and Maxima. they all went
through the treatment fine. We got all 3 at the same time, at roughly 3 inches. Now the deresa is at 5 inches. The
other two only grew to 3.5 inches in a little over a year. Since you are clam-free right now, i would treat
the tank completely before getting the clams. best to play it safe anyhows.
I've bought from Barry at clamsdirect.comÂ
I've been really happy with the clams from him, as a matter of fact, that lot of 4 clams in the first picture were
bought late last year.
waters in their natural habitat. They secrete a calcium softening slime that allow them to bury themselves in the
rock work. Their scutes are also the smoothest and are the slowest growers.
T. maximas are almost as light demanding as the croceas. They occur, however at mid level to higher levels of the reef.
 These clams have very beautiful patterns and range from black to mottled to purple/gold and even teardrops. their
growth is a little faster than croceas and they prefer to be in the rock work as well.
Deresas, Squamosas and Gigas are bottom or sand dwelling clams. Of the 3, squammies and Gigas have larger
scutes on their shells. I do not recommend gigas at all because they can quickly outgrow a tank, not to mention their
calcium uptake. Deresas are "eh" in terms of color, and squamosas can be very beautiful in their own rights.Â
Squamosas have been known to grow from 4 inches to 9 inches in a little over 2.5 years, so be prepared for a bigger tank.
I treated a buddy's tank that was infested with flatworms. He has a Deresa, Crocea and Maxima. they all went
through the treatment fine. We got all 3 at the same time, at roughly 3 inches. Now the deresa is at 5 inches. The
other two only grew to 3.5 inches in a little over a year. Since you are clam-free right now, i would treat
the tank completely before getting the clams. best to play it safe anyhows.
I've bought from Barry at clamsdirect.comÂ
I've been really happy with the clams from him, as a matter of fact, that lot of 4 clams in the first picture were
bought late last year.
My six line dose not bother my Clam it is 6" long. Buy the way I do not know what kind of clam it is any info would be great.
My other clam only 2.5"
If any one has any clams they would like to trade or sell at the Feb. Meeting let me know.
Daniel
EDIT: resized Daniel's HUGE GIGAS pic, LOL
My other clam only 2.5"
If any one has any clams they would like to trade or sell at the Feb. Meeting let me know.
Daniel
EDIT: resized Daniel's HUGE GIGAS pic, LOL
C
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daniel, that looks like a gigas. how long have you had it? they get pretty big FAST!
Giag require a HUGE tank. They can reach sizes of 3 foot in lenght. Also once they start getting over a foot or so, they don't handle being moved well at all.