Is this a steal?

[Whisperer]

I happened to drop by at a local lfs on my way home not really looking to buy anything when I saw this in the display tank. I was reluctant to ask the price because his animals are pricy in most cases. Well, I had to contain my excitement whe he said $ 29.99 for this one. It is about 4.5 to 5 inches, it's been in my tank for 3 weeks now and the mantle is beginning to extend farther (it was rolled at shell's rim when I got it). What do u think?

another view

comments welcome.

 

[Unarce]

That's probably just below average or right around the price for a first grade crocea.

Looks like a healthy specimen, though. If you think about it, a healthy clam is always a steal

 

[ezcompany]

avg price for that size crocea is probably closer to 40ish, so good buy then again, its only good if you like him

 

[OrionN]

I think it is a very good price for a beautiful clam.

 

[thatguy]

I like it. Looks nice.

However, that's a lot of hair algae.

 

[Whisperer]

I know, I have been battling it with water changes and decreased photoperiod. It's getting there. Thanks.

 

[FEEDERFISH]

If I was there first, I would have bought it for $30

 

[Opus123]

That sounds like a great price to me. Here in Dallas that would run anywhere from $70 to $100+ depending on which LFS had it. The little 1 1/2 to 2" ORA croceas go for around $70 here.

 

[Whisperer]

For that size and no shipping, I think I did alright. It's even less than the cost of shipping at one online store

 

[reefkoi]

yeah you scored a good deal. I have been getting ultra grades croceas here in colorado for $30-$35 from a friends store, but they are in the 3" range so 4-5" is big for a crocea.
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btw you need to limit your nutrient on the tank decreasing photoperiod is not going to fix the hair problem. I'd look into prodibio digest and biooptim products and maybe a better RO unit and make sure your MH bulbs are less than a year old.

 

[Gluestick]

I like him!

 

[edwing206]

NICE i want a clam when i buy my new lights (t5)

 

[JR719]

That would be a good deal around here. Good looking clam btw. I don't think you took a beating on that one.

 

[brettdgreen]

sounds much cheaper than stores around me. lucky to find any clam under $50

 

[Gluestick]

same here brett!

 

[Whisperer]

I ask the owner to get some maxima clams from his distributor. He does not know what a "maxima" clam looks like. So I described it to him. I am hoping I would get lucky again . He does not know about this forum..ssshhhhh

 

[db_triggerfish]

that's a good price for lfs in south florida. east coast

 

[Whisperer]

I am in the gulf coast, Punta Gorda. Hello db.

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

nice crocea...

 

[johnnybravo234]

great buy. nice clam