Can you breed clams?

[Stoli]

Not sure if this is the place to post this but has anyone bred derasa's. I have two healthy specimens in my tank and was wondering if they reproduce. Also, can you tell male from female. As is obvious, I don't know anything about clam or mollusk sexuality or reproduction.

 

[jim norris]

Stoli,
Hello! Yes you can breed clams. As a matter of fact there is a fellow reefer friend in your part of the woods that I sent afew maxima clams that were sexually mature. He has done this will success! But it is ALOT harder that you think. I would recommend reading the Giant Clam book by Daniel Knopp to start. This would answer 90% of your question.
Jim

 

[Stoli]

Thanks Jim. I'll look for the book.

 

[npaden]

Jim,

A hobbyist has successfully spawned and raised maximas? I had never heard of this before. Can you give us some more details?

Thanks, Nathan

 

[jim norris]

npaden,
Yes I plan on a full write up soon. A very amazing story. Hope to have full pictures with story. The RC member is an AWESOME reef keeper.
Jim

 

[Ninong]

Re: Can you breed clams?

Not sure if this is the place to post this but has anyone bred derasa's. I have two healthy specimens in my tank and was wondering if they reproduce. Also, can you tell male from female. As is obvious, I don't know anything about clam or mollusk sexuality or reproduction.

You will find answers to all of those questions right here: http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1998/may/shell/default.asp

 

[Mad Scientist]

Jim, I can't wait to read that write up. Simply incredible.