Let's see your best looking clams!

James Yeung

James Yeung

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Here's a crocea I got last week.

Yep, it's a little deformed. I got it anyway b/c it still looked beautiful! Looks like it suffered something dramatic during its younger days (shell not perfect, hence the deformity), but it's looking very healthy!

croceablueweb.jpg


James
 
Here is my 4 inch Blue Maxima:) I have a 90 gal. with only Duel 175watt Ushio 10K MH's and duel 110watt VHO's. " Here are for the folks that say 250-400 watts is the only way to keep these guys":frog:
 
Nice!

Here's some more:

8cm Crocea
croceaweb3.jpg


Squamosa ~11cm, Crocea (same one as above), the one that got cut off is a 13cm Crocea. Looks amazing, but camera cannot captures its brilliance!

squamosacroceaweb.jpg


Now I want the ultra good looking clams. Some tear drops I saw on this forum looks too unreal! :-)

James
 
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This is something I would be interested in.

This tear drop belongs to someone on this forum. Unfortunately, I forgot who, so I cannot give credit.

None of my LFS sells it including wholesalers. I rather not mail order, but I don't think I have a choice.

teardrop1.jpg



James
 
One more:

I moved several clams to the top of the tank just to take the pics. I only gave 'em a few minutes to settle, so I didn't get an excellent shot of this one.

It's a 9cm Crocea: Super neon green. Too bad my camera can't capture the magic.

croceagreenweb.jpg


James
 
James nice clams...
Do you mind if I ask where you are getting them from ?
I am from the Hamilton area and work in the Toronto / Oakville area.

Thanks
Cam
 
Cam: Thanks!

I bought them from the wholesaler. I'm fortunate enough to have access to them since my parents used to own a fish store. :-)

Anyhow, some of the LFS clams I see in my area are from this wholesaler. The Big Al's in Scarborough appears to have imported their own. I'm almost certain that some from Big Al's Mississauga are from them as well. The Chinese place (right next to Big Al's) were selling 6cm croceas for $50CDN. Which is not bad at all for retail.

I'm obessed with clams and one thing I don't see in Toronto are rare looking clams! I would love to import rare clams and sell them outta my basement to support my hobby, (anyone have leads for me to work on?) maybe make a small business out of it!? So far, people in the US can buy the most unbelievable looking clams, especially in LA and at damn good prices! I don't like mail order and I wish someone in Toronto sells tear drops (do you know any stores that do?). Unfortunately, it may cost 2x more than ultra Croceas or Maximas. Ouch! I may not buy it, but I want to see it!

James
 
Alright,

Here's my entire stash (added 7 in 2 days - this picture was taken 24hrs after the last clams were added).

10 clams - clam island:

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Changed clam island, it now looks like this: Taken a few minutes ago - only 8 are visiable in this pic. I wanted the Croceas to get more light. I kinda liked most of the clams to stay in the middle, but decided I gotta move 'em for their benefit.

8clamsweb.jpg


James
 
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James,
Your collection is absolutely incredible.
You are so right about the clams available locally. I have never had the opportunity to see a tear drop in person but I have a few pictures on my computer as screen savers. I have only seen gold maximas a few times at big alââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s and I am kicking myself for not paying the $ 150.00 they were asking at the time. I presently have 3 nice croceas but they are all in the blue/purple colour range. I really want a clam that stands out from my purple coraline rock and my blue mushrooms but I also donââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t want to rely on a courier to deliver a live animal.

I always stop by the Chinese place next to big Alââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s in Mississauga when I am in the area. Unfortunately they have never had any clams when I have been there.

If you ever start up that business in your basement keep me postedââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¦
By the wayââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¦ I am now on a mission to find one of those pink/red/blue teardrops that you posted.
I wonââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t sleep until I find itââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¦. After all it is after 2:00am already

Cam
 
Alright,

I just have to post another one...

The lucky owner is weatherson from RC.

He says it's a Crocea. Definately better looking than any Crocea I have and also better digi camera! :-)

77_clam_2.jpg


James
 
Green Teardrop

Green Teardrop

Green Teardrop Vietnam

<img src=http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=2207186>
 
This is an older pix of my croceas--not the best b/c it's not top down.
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I gotta take some good pix of my TDs...
 
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