new pohnpei maxima

[casbarian]

I'm just sharing my new clam. I couldn't get the orange to pop as it should. I think it's tough to get a good top down pic.

 

[Rebels23]

Nice! Did you just get the from clamsdirect?

 

[casbarian]

No, LFS. Splash of Life in Elburn IL. My favorite place!

 

[Project Reef]

Jeff's Exotic has a bunch of beautiful ones in for those interested. I purchased one there a couple weeks ago.

 

[Trumpet12]

That's a beautiful clam!

 

[Julio]

great coloration!

 

[nine9d]

What is the main difference from Pohnpei to cultured? Are they just wild caught? Is this a big deal when it comes to clam purchasing. Only reason I ask is because I saw some Pohnpei clams that looked beautiful but I don't know if there are any drawbacks. Thanks.

P.S. - Your clam really does look nice.

 

[Julio]

they are not wild caught they are just cultured in open waters, which allows them to contract disease, unlike the cultured maximas from the south pacific which are cultured in a closed system where they have more controll over the situation.

 

[nine9d]

Ahh, thanks so muc. You do indeed learn something new everyday on RC

Do more people tend to stay away from the Pohnpei clams? Or is it a matter of preference? Thanks again.

 

[Julio]

All i am buying lately is Pomphei clams because of the unusual patterns and colors that you can't get from the aqaucultured maximas.