Maxima Clam
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grumpygils
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Originally Posted by Kevin34
I really like the look of these clams but I dont know much about them. Anyone know their care level, what they eat, and how big they get? Can 2 be kept in 1 tank?
14" Max
Medium Hardy
Keep Calcium up to atleast 400
Strong lighting i.e. MH or tons of VHO/PC
Mainly photsynthetic but benifit from phytoplankton
They have some of the most colorful and interesting patterns of all of the clams I have seen!
Mc
I really like the look of these clams but I dont know much about them. Anyone know their care level, what they eat, and how big they get? Can 2 be kept in 1 tank?
14" Max
Medium Hardy
Keep Calcium up to atleast 400
Strong lighting i.e. MH or tons of VHO/PC
Mainly photsynthetic but benifit from phytoplankton
They have some of the most colorful and interesting patterns of all of the clams I have seen!
Mc
bonebrake
Active Member
You would want them in the rock work as close to the lights as possible with that lighting. You can experiment with one on the sandbed to see if it gets enough light to do ok, but I doubt it would thrive there. T5s are awesome for shallow tanks, but a 125 gallon has so much height that I wouldn't try them on the sandbed.
kevin34
Active Member
Originally Posted by grumpygils
14" Max
Medium Hardy
Keep Calcium up to atleast 400
Strong lighting i.e. MH or tons of VHO/PC
Mainly photsynthetic but benifit from phytoplankton
They have some of the most colorful and interesting patterns of all of the clams I have seen!
Mc
Were you trying to say that their care level is medium and they are a hardy clam? On this site it says they are difficult. Do they need a mature tank?
14" Max
Medium Hardy
Keep Calcium up to atleast 400
Strong lighting i.e. MH or tons of VHO/PC
Mainly photsynthetic but benifit from phytoplankton
They have some of the most colorful and interesting patterns of all of the clams I have seen!
Mc
Were you trying to say that their care level is medium and they are a hardy clam? On this site it says they are difficult. Do they need a mature tank?
miaheatlvr
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
Were you trying to say that their care level is medium and they are a hardy clam? On this site it says they are difficult. Do they need a mature tank?
I would definately keep one in a muture tank with well established d.s.b. and fuge.. these clams need to spot feed, DT'S Cyclopeeze and Oyster eggs.. must be careful about clogging theier gills I read somewhere,,, therefore dont spot feed toooo close.
Were you trying to say that their care level is medium and they are a hardy clam? On this site it says they are difficult. Do they need a mature tank?
I would definately keep one in a muture tank with well established d.s.b. and fuge.. these clams need to spot feed, DT'S Cyclopeeze and Oyster eggs.. must be careful about clogging theier gills I read somewhere,,, therefore dont spot feed toooo close.
miaheatlvr
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
Would a crocea be easier to care for? I would like a nice colorful clam that a bigginner can take care of.
Squamosa,, would do better with your lighting, they are more hardy and "more" tolerant to not having hallides.. its also beautiful as well.
Would a crocea be easier to care for? I would like a nice colorful clam that a bigginner can take care of.
Squamosa,, would do better with your lighting, they are more hardy and "more" tolerant to not having hallides.. its also beautiful as well.
teen
Active Member
squamosa wont get to big too fast. i have one in my 30, and im sure he'll be fine for another few years.
gigas is the clam that gets very big, very quick.
if this is your first clam, you may want to start with something easier like a derasa or squamosa.
and IME even if the clam is small, there is enough planktonic food in the water column for the clam. no need to add anything extra.
gigas is the clam that gets very big, very quick.
if this is your first clam, you may want to start with something easier like a derasa or squamosa.
and IME even if the clam is small, there is enough planktonic food in the water column for the clam. no need to add anything extra.
miaheatlvr
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevin34
Anyone else have info on squamosa clams?
Description:Squamosa clams come in exciting color varieties with interesting patterns of spots ranging from brown to blue. Squamosa is known as the Fluted or Scaly Giant Clam. These names arise due to the beautiful shell . The mantle of the squamosa can be very variable in coloration and quite beautiful. Maximum size is approximately 16".
Natural Environment:Indo-Pacific in sheltered deeper (30-50 feet) waters such as deep water lagoons or reef walls.
Hardiness: T. squamosa is a hardy clam which usually does well in reef tanks.
Lighting: T. squamosa is one of the more light tolerant clams. Requires moderate to intense lighting.
Water Current: Low to moderate.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton, but it is not required.
Supplements: Proper calcium levels (400-450 ppm) are important for growth as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.
Tank Positioning: Position on the substrate in the bottom of the tank in a low to moderate water flow area. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.
Anyone else have info on squamosa clams?
Description:Squamosa clams come in exciting color varieties with interesting patterns of spots ranging from brown to blue. Squamosa is known as the Fluted or Scaly Giant Clam. These names arise due to the beautiful shell . The mantle of the squamosa can be very variable in coloration and quite beautiful. Maximum size is approximately 16".
Natural Environment:Indo-Pacific in sheltered deeper (30-50 feet) waters such as deep water lagoons or reef walls.
Hardiness: T. squamosa is a hardy clam which usually does well in reef tanks.
Lighting: T. squamosa is one of the more light tolerant clams. Requires moderate to intense lighting.
Water Current: Low to moderate.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton, but it is not required.
Supplements: Proper calcium levels (400-450 ppm) are important for growth as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.
Tank Positioning: Position on the substrate in the bottom of the tank in a low to moderate water flow area. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.