New Clam
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Flame*Angel
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Wow, nice first clam! It looks big but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Is it a crocea or maxima?
ROBZ, nice new clam and I would think that is a maxima from the scales on the outer edge of the shell. That is a beautiful blue coloration. Thanks for the pics.
my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/
my 120 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html
my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/
my 120 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html
ROBZ
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Thanks, yes is am Maxima... or at least I was told that. is 4.5" and 3" thick. .
I really dont know much about clams, but what i have noticed is that it hasnt extended the lips much? is that normal? or maybe is just getting use to the new enviroment?
any info would be great. I getting Giant Clams from Daniel Knop
in a couple of days!
Is that a Pohnpei Clam?
I not sure really.
here's another pic...clams are so cool!
I really dont know much about clams, but what i have noticed is that it hasnt extended the lips much? is that normal? or maybe is just getting use to the new enviroment?
any info would be great. I getting Giant Clams from Daniel Knop
in a couple of days!
Is that a Pohnpei Clam?
I not sure really.
here's another pic...clams are so cool!
ROBZ
Premium Member
Hi Barry, yes it has a heavy shell! Its under a 175 10k ushio bulb suplemented with pc's but I was plannig to move it to 250 15k also supplemented with actinics. I just wanted to wait some days to see how was doing .
I have two cubes connected as one system.
I know they need a lot of light ...and make some room for it!
I have two cubes connected as one system.
I know they need a lot of light ...and make some room for it!
That's definitely a Ponehpei clam. I would watch the clam very carefully for the first 2-3 weeks. If It starts to decompose or if the edge of the mantle starts to cave in...take it out ASAP.
Although VERY VERY VERY VERY beautiful - try to avoid ponephei maximas.
Although VERY VERY VERY VERY beautiful - try to avoid ponephei maximas.
I haven't gotten any Pohnpei Clams but all I can pass on is what I hear from others. Yes they are very beautiful clams that is for sure. Talking with a importer of clams, I have been told that they have worms in them. Again, I have no knowledge of that myself only want I have been told.
The more I think about clams, still think it is a good idea to place them in a Q-tank for a few weeks to make sure things are fine before placing in your display tank. That is what I do with all my newly arrived clams, I place them in holding tanks for 5-7 days before shipping as I think that most people would agree that if you are going to lose a calm that is not healthy, it will be within the time period. Now that is not to say that you must also have your water chemistry well within limits to keep them that way. IMO IME
Barry
The more I think about clams, still think it is a good idea to place them in a Q-tank for a few weeks to make sure things are fine before placing in your display tank. That is what I do with all my newly arrived clams, I place them in holding tanks for 5-7 days before shipping as I think that most people would agree that if you are going to lose a calm that is not healthy, it will be within the time period. Now that is not to say that you must also have your water chemistry well within limits to keep them that way. IMO IME
Barry
THEPHISHGUY
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Hey that cube is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work. Its really cool.
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