Killer deal on clams

[mar-y-sol]

Hey guys over the last month I have picked up three clams. Two croceas and one gold teardrop maxima. I need confirmation on the maxima since it was sold to me as a crocea, which is the reason that I think I got such a good deal. The first two, crocea and maxima, were bought from Fish Smart, in Hialeah for $35 each, they are 4-5 inches. The last crocea, which I would consider 1st grade, I bought from Doral Aquarium and Reptile for $45, original price was $60 but I managed to talk it down to $50 plus all FMAS memebers get 10% off, it is also 4-5 inches. Here are some links let me know what you guys think, and if I really did get a good deal or if its all in my mind.

Fish Smart Maxima:

Fish Smart Crocea:

Doral Crocea:

Full Tank Shot:

 

[mar-y-sol]

I posted the pictures on the Tridacnid and Mollusk forum and the question whether it was a maxima or a crocea and somebody told me that it was a rare red x clam. Has anybody heard of this. I just tried to do a quick search but I couldnt find anything. Any advice helpful as is your opinion on whether its a maxima or not.

 

[shoman89]

They were saying your pictures didn't show up in your post, only the red X.

JeffP

 

[mar-y-sol]

Fish Smart Crocea

 

[mar-y-sol]

Doral Crocea

 

[Bret61081]

the first one to me looks like a tear drop maximia...

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?ddid=14452&siteid=20

 

[ReefWreak]

I don't know what the first one is, but it is most certainly a beautiful clam...

 

[jessp]

they all look great!

 

[chrisaggie]

The first is a maxima. The rest are croceas.