How long does it take clams to reach there maximum size?

[The Shrimp X]

How long does it take for Squamosa and Hippopus Clams to reach there maximum size?

 

[Rendos]

Their whole life. I don't think clams ever stop growing until the day they die.

 

[Peabody]

I don't recall, but I think that's right. I'm not sure they ever stop growing.

 

[The Shrimp X]

i mean like how long till they are like 16-18 inches. ( their like adult sizes, i know they never stop growing.)

 

[Peabody]

Probably 5+ years under good conditions

 

[The Shrimp X]

thank you.

 

[Bayliner]

But does the growth slow down as they get older ?

 

[grim]

Don't be surprised if you see growth rates of somewhere around 3-4" inches a year or more.

jb

 

[Bayliner]

My Crocea was 3" when I got it two years ago.
It is now 6". Recently I have noticed that it seems to be slowing down in growth.

Is that normal ?

Cam