Black Squamosa question

[mikekman]

Hey guys, I notice someone on this forum posted a pic of a black squammosa and the question I have is:

1. Are they rare?

2. Do they command the same prices as the b/w maximas?

3. Who else has one or have pictures?

Thanks!
Mike

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Please direct me to the photo- I have never seen, nor heard of, a black squamosa.

 

[Unarce]

I remember a post about one. I think the owner said it was more of a dark purple. I've seen a white and black (more of a dark brown) once locally, but I don't know who bought it.

 

[mikekman]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10002638#post10002638

There you go guys, first picture on the very top. Looks black to me! In fact, it looks STUNNING!!!

EZcompany who responded to the pic should get one for his nano, it will compliment his b/w maximas.

Mike

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Oh, yeah. Look at his avatar or gallaery for a more descript picture. Nice, but I dont thuink I would call it black. Im guessing a cool green with a purplish brown. But I am just guessing. Like I said, nice, but I wouldnt call it a black.

 

[mikekman]

Hey, just checked it out, your right in his galleryits more of a green/teal color. I guess depending on the camera or the way you look at it, it looks black. Oh well, it looked cool though.

 

[The Shrimp X]

Wow, i never excepted anyone to think that much of anything from my tank XD
yeah, the squamy deff isnt black, its a very vibrant green and purple... still the only one i have ever seen like it though...

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Yes, certainly a unique and beautiful clam.

Take a look here at Jame fatheree's site- he has some great pics. There is a couple of squammies like yours.

http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=295&offset=15

 

[a4twenty]

my LFS has a nice 6" - 7" black and white squamie, i'm to scared to ask the price

 

[mikekman]

A4Twenty, you mean your fish store has a black and white maxima right?

Please take a pic of the b/w squammie so all of us can see.

Thanks

 

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10072794#post10072794 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikekman
A4Twenty, you mean your fish store has a black and white maxima right?

Please take a pic of the b/w squammie so all of us can see.

no, it's a squamie

i'll try to get a pic tomorrow, they are closed on mondays ( i haven't been in for a week or so so it may have sold ).