Looking for a large

[coral_lagoon]

clam to put as a center, showpiece in my reef tank. 7-9 inches or so. Does anyone know where I might be able to find one? Thanks
:beer:

 

[scapes]

i've got a 10"+ gigas, have had it for 2.5 years. it's my baby though, and i couldn't imagine shipping a clam that huge. good luck

 

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15397990#post15397990 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scapes
i've got a 10"+ gigas, have had it for 2.5 years. it's my baby though, and i couldn't imagine shipping a clam that huge. good luck

Thanks for rubbing it in..:lmao:

 

[amkelly802]

ask an LFS that you usually go to, i know the one i go to if i ask for something specific he will look for it and then bring it to the store for me

 

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15398470#post15398470 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by amkelly802
ask an LFS that you usually go to, i know the one i go to if i ask for something specific he will look for it and then bring it to the store for me

Kelly,
thanks for the tip. Unfortenetly my LFS sucks and has no real good connections..

 

[Ohiomom]

http://www.aquatictech.com/at_clams.html

expensive imo..but they have them..

 

[scapes]

wow! that's a big ole derasa. i wouldn't mind having that for myself :lol:

 

[amkelly802]

thats rough.. sometimes the lfs can always make the difference, its to bad though, im from ny but sometimes i even make a special trip to MA for one of my favorite lfs because hes superb, best of luck though and keep us updated

 

[jet fixer]

Bluezoo aquatics a sponor here suggests this site
http://www.clamsdirect.com/

 

[discocarp]

You might try checking out the local reef club. Decent chance somebody has one that has outgrown their tank.

 

[coral_lagoon]

Thanks for the help fellows..

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15398897#post15398897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ohiomom
http://www.aquatictech.com/at_clams.html

expensive imo..but they have them..

OM, thanks to you I found my clam

AT was kind enough to email me a pic of the clam I will be getting. I was also happy about the price to..

 

[coral_lagoon]

Does anyone here sit there clams on a piece of PVC pipe? My tank is bare bottem and I was thining about resting my big clam on a 1inch piece of PVC pipe. Thanks..

 

[Ohiomom]

Welcome! They are local and I can tell you the clam will be healthy..have never gotten anything from them that has died..

Have heard of people using a piece of tile also..so you can move it if needed.

 

[HighlandReef]

i ahve been wanting one for a while but i cant get my head out of chalice mode
one of these days

 

[rendogg]

That clam has size but it's not really a centerpiece due to it's drab appearance. Buy a Squamosa and watch it grow, they grow so fast you'll have your showpiece in no time.

 

[Ohiomom]

Wow..gee always thought beauty was in the eye of the beholder..

 

[rendogg]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15415095#post15415095 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ohiomom
Wow..gee always thought beauty was in the eye of the beholder..

You are correct, indeed. Just, if size was the seller, Squamosa's grow quickly, are readily available, hardy, and they look nice.

 

[zooty]

check some of the RC sponsors. A bunch of them sell clams

Live Aquaria
Dr. Mac's

to name a couple

 

[coral_lagoon]

Recieved my big clam from AT today its pretty huge about 6inches bulky to. I got that and the nice polyp rock below to. With that said, so much for it looking like a "drab". Pictures dont even do justice..

 

[darkdruid]

My kind of drab! I like it.