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How fast do a deresa and squamosa clams grow? and what are the largest they get to in a home aqurium? i think i saw that a deresa gets to 20 inches
Deresa and Squamosa clams question
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wow thats crazy
should i just stick to maximas and croceas?
right now i have 1 maxima (6 inches) and 1 crocea (4 inches), just bought another maxima but is only 2" in my 28 and keep my calcium and alk in check since they drain every few days. ive been looking at the deresas and liked the way they look but wont upgrade to a larger tank until jan.
should i just stick to maximas and croceas?
right now i have 1 maxima (6 inches) and 1 crocea (4 inches), just bought another maxima but is only 2" in my 28 and keep my calcium and alk in check since they drain every few days. ive been looking at the deresas and liked the way they look but wont upgrade to a larger tank until jan.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11131872#post11131872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Zoom
From 4" to this in four years...... I always have seen my Derasas out grow my Squamosas.
dangg, that is huge
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11133798#post11133798 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by a4twenty
lol, thats just a baby for a derasa
lol. i was thinking of getting a deresa but after seeing that last picture i should rethink that
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The Derasa Clam is also referred to as the Southern Giant Clam or Smooth Giant Clam. The latter name refers to the relative lack of ribbing and scales on the shell. The smoothness of its thick shell, and the 6-7 vertical folds helps to differentiate its species from T. gigas, its larger relative which is not as smooth and has 4-5 folds. In an aquarium, however, scutes may develop on the Deresa Clam. Its mantle is a mixture of orange, yellow, blue, and black and white, and usually has a wavy striped or spotted pattern, usually with vivid blues and greens. It has a narrow byssal opening and the incurrent siphon has tentacles. This species is one of the largest of the "giant" clams, and grows rapidly, reaching a maximum size of approximately 20 inches. Under the proper conditions, smaller Derasa Clams can double or triple their size in less than a year. Those in the aquarium trade are usually cultured.
The Squamosa Clam is also referred to as the Scaled Clam. Its species name squamosa is the Latin word for scale. The numerous rows of large scales over its entire shell are often used as shelter by other organisms, such as small crabs, other clams, and other invertebrates. The shell is symmetrical, and the matching growth pattern in its shell allows it to close together very tightly when it needs to. The Squamosa Clam is often found living amongst Acropora coral, anchored by its byssal filaments. It has a wide byssal opening and long tentacles surrounding its incurrent siphon. The Squamosa Clam can grow 12 to 15 inches in the home aquarium.
The Squamosa Clam is also referred to as the Scaled Clam. Its species name squamosa is the Latin word for scale. The numerous rows of large scales over its entire shell are often used as shelter by other organisms, such as small crabs, other clams, and other invertebrates. The shell is symmetrical, and the matching growth pattern in its shell allows it to close together very tightly when it needs to. The Squamosa Clam is often found living amongst Acropora coral, anchored by its byssal filaments. It has a wide byssal opening and long tentacles surrounding its incurrent siphon. The Squamosa Clam can grow 12 to 15 inches in the home aquarium.
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thats some good information there zoom, thank you.
so the squamosa grows at a max of 15 inches? do they grow just as fast a deresa or a little slower?
so the squamosa grows at a max of 15 inches? do they grow just as fast a deresa or a little slower?
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thanks mbbuna for the average growth rates on these guys. im still iffy about this. i am upgrading later on, but not sure on the squamosa or deresa yet. but im hooked on clams :\
hey whats up teen, sent you a PM on the other message board
hey whats up teen, sent you a PM on the other message board
