NH reefer kid2012-01-28 03:22:04 +0000 #1
hello this clam was sold to me as a crocea but the shell shape looks very different. its opening very well and looks great. have any ideas on what it is?
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mginn2012-01-28 03:25:58 +0000 #2
Looks like a maxima to me
NH reefer kid2012-01-28 03:51:31 +0000 #3
Thank you. That's what I was thinking. Any other opinions to add?
franklypre2012-01-28 04:01:04 +0000 #4
Looks like a squamosa to me. The Scutes are large and the mantle is wide. How big is the clam?
NH reefer kid2012-01-28 03:40:30 +0000 #5
6+ inches and it openes wide and hangs over the shell when fully open. What are the care requirements for this species as far as lighting and placement? I have 4 54 watt ati t5 bulbs and a boost led par 30 shining right on it.
franklypre2012-01-28 03:47:07 +0000 #6
As long as it's not a really deep tank you should be fine regardless of what kind of clam it is. Just keep the Ca and Alk up as clams can use alot.
NH reefer kid2012-01-28 05:40:40 +0000 #7
The tank is a 72 bow and the lights are 24 inches from the sand but the clam has a boost led par 30 with 40 * optics shining right on it and is responding very well.
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