Got a Gigas

[Jeremy Blaze]

The LFS got a Gigas in the other day. Considering how big they get, and that not many people in my area have a tank big enough, I knew if someone else got it, and it didn't die, I would end up with it eventually. So, I got it. Looks cool, not super colorful, kind of blue rimed like a derasa. Setting on the sandbed, with about 3 feet of clearance all around it for future growth.

 

[airwaybill]

I got one two. Had it for 6 years grew from a 1" baby.

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

Looks good. How big is it now? How fast has it grown?

 

[ReefM@ster]

They grow very fast mine put on a 1" ring in about a month and a half

 

[airwaybill]

It's about 10" now. Grew about 1/2" per month. Started adding thickness about a year ago so growth isn't as obvious. Plus I wasn't keeping up on calcium like I should.

 

[aurora]

I have one...Very fast grower. It's double in size since I got it at about 8". Now it's about 18"x15" when mantle fully opens. You should see the gasps then the giggles...esp the women...from people who see it for the first time.

See the whole album to get full tank pic...

http://www.saigonreef.com/modules.p...ame=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

 

[Frisco]

Aurora - awesome clam.

 

[Julio]

Great clam Aurora!! how big is yoru tank? i love the bright red of the anemone in the back.

 

[reefkeeper1]

When I was at Lizard Island in 1998, there were some gigas in the clam gardens that had become so big that crocea clams had fully embedded themselves along the edge of the thick gigas' shells. I would love to see that in someone's home aquarium. With a 150, I'm sticking only with croceas and maximas for now, but I may try a derasa in the future.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

When I was at Lizard Island in 1998, there were some gigas in the clam gardens that had become so big that crocea clams had fully embedded themselves along the edge of the thick gigas' shells.

Any pics?:bigeyes:

 

[reefkeeper1]

Any pics?

I have a lot of abovewater pics and digital video, but unfortunately, I dind't get any underwater footage. If you ever get the chance though, you should try to make it out to Lizard Island at least once. Between the monitor lizards, great service and accomodations, wonderful beaches, and underwater sights, it's an unforgettable place to visit. Maybe I'll try to get out there again for my 10-year anniversary. There have to be at least a few people on RC who've been out to Lizard Island and taken some footage of the clam garden and reefs.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

If you ever get the chance though, you should try to make it out to Lizard Island at least once.

It's my Lotto dream.

 

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