Giga Clam question

RAVEN · 05-19-2007, 08:56 PM

I was wondering if any one has any experience with Giga Clams and how fast they grow. I came across a beautiful 4.5" specimen on the net and was wondering how long it would take to out grow my 75g tank. If it will take several years then I would be willing to purchase it and trade it to my LFS when it out grows my tank. But if it will out grow the tank in 3-4 yrs then its not worth it. Thanks,
Larry

RAVEN · 05-19-2007, 09:03 PM

I found the answer to my question. They are the fastest growing clams and can grow up to 1/2" per month or about 6" per year! I think I'll pass. Too bad, JustPhish.com has some beautiful specimens very reasonably priced.

coral reefer · 05-20-2007, 04:38 AM

Funny, I was going to have you check with JP as he has a Gigas clam in one of his tanks and has a couple for sale on his site!!!!
They are pretty though!!! Try one of the smaller species!!!Crocea's get to 6-9 inches at tops!!!

amcarrig · 05-20-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RAVEN

I found the answer to my question. They are the fastest growing clams and can grow up to 1/2" per month or about 6" per year! I think I'll pass. Too bad, JustPhish.com has some beautiful specimens very reasonably priced.

I'm not so sure that they grow that fast in an aquarium but they most certainly are fast growers. I got my gigas from JP about 1.5 years ago. It's gone from a 4" animal to a 6-7" animal and I anticipate that it will be too big for my 180 gallon in another few years.

Have a look see here for a few pics of JP's "Big Boi"

My Big Boi

Krazy · 10-31-2007, 10:45 AM

I've got a small gigas and I'll have to agree they are a pretty fast grower.

Its got some amazing growth over the past 3 months I've had it.

My deresa on the other hand, damn near doubled in size, it grew way faster then my gigas has.

I use 250 watt halides for what its worth.

MDeth · 11-06-2007, 11:42 PM

Just to chime in, the 6" is an over-estimate. Much more like =<4