flamehawkfish
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hi All
I have 4 clams- each growing & eating at varying rates. Here's their score (from 1-10):
Derasa, 7": This clam is amazing. It helps clean my tank, and extends its mantle fully beneath t-5 and halides. It's growing very fast- probably already 1/2-1" in the last 3 months. SCORE: 10
Purple Maxima, 3": Kind of a weanie. It pulses a bit too much, and seems nervous around the slightest shadows (that is, of course, if a clam could, in fact, "feel nervous"). Growth is slow, and mantle now always fully extended beneath any light. SCORE: 4
Blue Maxima, 2.5": A very beautiful clam, but also somewhat defenseless and fragile. My jawfish & maroon clown have a tendency to splash sand on it, and it keeps tilting & moving in annoying little ways, evading my perfect angle. Also, these clams can be a bit of a false promise. Notice how they're always available at 2"-3", but rarely available at 4"-5". Reason: they're survival rates must be low, and their growth rates slow... but they are beautiful! SCORE: 6
Gold Teardrop Maxima, 4.5": A less delicate clam, but not as sturdy as the Derasa. Its mantle is fully-extended only when the halides are on. Also, to describe it as 'gold' is a bit generous. They're sort of grey, and blend into the surrounding liverock (no doubt, a survival mechanism in the wild). SCORE: 5
Crocea Clam, All sizes: Like a blue-ribbon eel, or Hawaiian boxfish, they'll tempt and tantalize you at the fish store. Don't fall for its neon tricks and relatively low price. They're pretty now, but will turn your tank into clam-chowder! Disclaimer: I haven't had one of these in years, so maybe the care tactics are better. In my experience, they're very hit or miss. I'm not sure why. SCORE: 2
What would you score your clams?
A couple pics of my clams...
I have 4 clams- each growing & eating at varying rates. Here's their score (from 1-10):
Derasa, 7": This clam is amazing. It helps clean my tank, and extends its mantle fully beneath t-5 and halides. It's growing very fast- probably already 1/2-1" in the last 3 months. SCORE: 10
Purple Maxima, 3": Kind of a weanie. It pulses a bit too much, and seems nervous around the slightest shadows (that is, of course, if a clam could, in fact, "feel nervous"). Growth is slow, and mantle now always fully extended beneath any light. SCORE: 4
Blue Maxima, 2.5": A very beautiful clam, but also somewhat defenseless and fragile. My jawfish & maroon clown have a tendency to splash sand on it, and it keeps tilting & moving in annoying little ways, evading my perfect angle. Also, these clams can be a bit of a false promise. Notice how they're always available at 2"-3", but rarely available at 4"-5". Reason: they're survival rates must be low, and their growth rates slow... but they are beautiful! SCORE: 6
Gold Teardrop Maxima, 4.5": A less delicate clam, but not as sturdy as the Derasa. Its mantle is fully-extended only when the halides are on. Also, to describe it as 'gold' is a bit generous. They're sort of grey, and blend into the surrounding liverock (no doubt, a survival mechanism in the wild). SCORE: 5
Crocea Clam, All sizes: Like a blue-ribbon eel, or Hawaiian boxfish, they'll tempt and tantalize you at the fish store. Don't fall for its neon tricks and relatively low price. They're pretty now, but will turn your tank into clam-chowder! Disclaimer: I haven't had one of these in years, so maybe the care tactics are better. In my experience, they're very hit or miss. I'm not sure why. SCORE: 2
What would you score your clams?
A couple pics of my clams...
