Questions for the experts

[Member No. 1]

I picked up, what I believe is Tridacna Maximus (please correct me if I'm wrong), which is about 3-4" in length. It looked very healthy in the LFS, open, not gaping, nice color. It's been in my tank a couple of days, and still hasn't opened like in the store. Before placing it in my tank, I did acclimate for temp and to my water parameters. It's on the bottom of a 24" deep 120 resting in a nice curved piece if rock to attach to. Lighting is 2 250HQI MH and 4 T5's. Tank is about 2 years old, water parameters are fine. Is there any thing I should be concerned about?

 

[Member No. 1]

Ok....

Anyway, the clam is opening up a little more each day, so I'm hoping it's just acclimating himself slowly.

 

[superchargeme]

Hiw is your clam? Is the current/ flow adequate?

 

[Member No. 1]

Better, thanks. Once it attached to the mounting rock, I've moved it mid height in the tank. Opening a little more each day.
My tank is SPS dominant. Plenty of flow, but none directly on the clam. The mantle moves, but doesn't flop over.
I have 4 MP40 in a 120g 48"x24"x24".

 

[isseym328]

Check for tiny white snails near/on it's foot and rest of the shell. Use a toothbrush to get them off if you see them.

Assuming the clam don't have pinched mantle disease sometimes that also prevents them from opening fully.

Good luck!

 

[Member No. 1]

isseym328,

Thanks, all good suggestions on what to look for.
Prior to adding to my tank, I went over the entire outside with a magnifying glass and didn't find any.
It's been opening a little more each day, my thought is that it just needs to get acclimated at it's own pace.

I'll snap a pic tonight.

Current tank parameters. Everything looks in-line.

 

[OrionN]

I hope he continue to do well for you. Beautiful Maxima. It is a T. maxima (not T. maximus)

 

[Member No. 1]

I hope he continue to do well for you. Beautiful Maxima. It is a T. maxima (not T. maximus)

Thanks for the correction.

Also thanks for asking, he seems normal now.

 

[drs2140]

Hope you enjoy your clam. I've had my maxima three years now and it's fmgrown from 2" to 5" they're so awesome. Just make sure it gets plenty of light

 

[Member No. 1]

Hope you enjoy your clam. I've had my maxima three years now and it's fmgrown from 2" to 5" they're so awesome. Just make sure it gets plenty of light

Thanks, it's looking great now. Just needed time to adjust. It's under (2) 250W DE Metal Halides so I don't think light will be an issue.