Squamosa vs Derasa

[Musho3210]

65 gallon high tank, 250 watt halide, i want a clam, a very large one to go right in the middle and take up as much space as it possibly can (if you havent noticed, i like clams).

Anway, the base footprint is 36x18. I want this guy to be the main display of the tank.

Im just torn between the two, derasa, or squamosa.


The tank is peninsula style, with two rock structures and a valley running through it, in the valley shall lie a clam lol. It will be put vertically (if looked at through the top) so it'll have 18" space to grow, if it ends up growing bigger, i could put it horizontally.

 

[Freed]

Derasa will get bigger than a squamosa. The color patterns in the squamy can be much wilder though.


My 12" derasa
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[Musho3210]

can squamosas be found aquacultured?

Very nice derasa btw.

 

[Freed]

I'm sure they can but not sure where you would find one. thanks.

 

[parkpark]

there are aquacultured squamosa at www.saltwaterfish.com

 

[ev1016]

I like the patterning on the Squomosas better in most cases, but each clam is different. Deresas seem to do better in deeper water.

 

[kdblove_99]

I have both and definitely like my squamosa better

 

[2crazyreefers]

IMO I have both and they both have their own beauty but if you are looking to fill a big space I would go with a Derasa. Check mine out below.

 

[tpenn187]

gotta love that blue edge. nice derasa! how big is it?

 

[Krazy]

The derasa will grow faster for sure, the sqauggie will be nice as well.

What about the ole ' gigas's ??

 

[2crazyreefers]

It is around 15 inches now.

 

[Musho3210]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12755503#post12755503 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Krazy
The derasa will grow faster for sure, the sqauggie will be nice as well.

What about the ole ' gigas's ??

well no need for it to be THAT big