Maxima clam

[homer1475]

The "scute" right below the mantle should remain stark white(sometimes hard to see if hidden by the mantle). If it is anything but stark white, it could mean the clam is on it's way out.

FWIW, I've kept my maxima on the sand under a 6 bulb ATI T5 setup with no issue. It has actually grown 3 inches in the 2 years I've had it. I've also read that aquacultured maximas often loose their ability to attach. If they have no need to attach when young, they often loose this ability. So don't be concerned if it doesn't attach to anything. Mine sits on the sandbed and only attaches to the fine grains of sand.

http://animal-world.com/Aquarium-Coral-Reefs/Maxima-Clams

 

[gareth.hubbarde]

The "scute" right below the mantle should remain stark white(sometimes hard to see if hidden by the mantle). If it is anything but stark white, it could mean the clam is on it's way out.

FWIW, I've kept my maxima on the sand under a 6 bulb ATI T5 setup with no issue. It has actually grown 3 inches in the 2 years I've had it. I've also read that aquacultured maximas often loose their ability to attach. If they have no need to attach when young, they often loose this ability. So don't be concerned if it doesn't attach to anything. Mine sits on the sandbed and only attaches to the fine grains of sand.

http://animal-world.com/Aquarium-Coral-Reefs/Maxima-Clams

It's actually attached the rock. The Lfs did that before I bought it. It looks awesome and healthy, opens and closes when things go near it.

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[Uncle99]

This clam looks fine to me, perfect water, good light, little phyto, have fun
He is absolutely beautiful!

 

[gareth.hubbarde]

This clam looks fine to me, perfect water, good light, little phyto, have fun
He is absolutely beautiful!

Thanks, it has moved a bit, seems to have fallen a bit. Should I correct it or trust it knows what it is doing? Still reactive closes and opens.
First pic before second pic now

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[Tripod1404]

I would correct it. You can put a small piece of rock next to it in order to prevent it from falling again (but make sure it can fully open with the rock, in other words dont squeeze the clam). Once it attaches its byssal strands, it should be stable enough and you can remove the rock.

 

[Uncle99]

If he is attached solid, he will correct for you