Looking for Photo

[Jason McKenzie]

I'm looking for a photo of a Tridacna Maxima in Gold. My LFS has what they are calling a Tridacna Maxima about 2 1/2 inched long. I never really wanted a clam but this one is amazing. But before i buy I need to do some research.
He wants $39.00 for it?


J

[Craig Manoukian]

www.clamsdirect.homestead.com

HTH

[Jason McKenzie]

That's the one. Thanks Craig

J

[Jason McKenzie]

Well here it is. I just couldn't resist. What do you think?

J

[Matt Rogers]

Awesome! Great clam.

Is he happy on the rock?
My old clam would always kick off and go the sand. Some are better on sand but I can't remember which ones (Help!).

How close to the light is he?

[Jason McKenzie]

He/she seems happy. very responsive and open. Everything I read said to place him on rock or shallow sand with rock underneath so I placed him about 1/3 of the way up on a rock. I don't know if he's attached yet, but my Tang keeps flying around and the clam does not move. I would say 16 inches from the lights.

Jason

[Matt Rogers]

Cool. Sounds good.

(You should post an update on your tank thread with some new pics. I am also curious about your AGA overflow float.)

[Jason McKenzie]

Sure will. I'll post on the origonal thread.

CLAM Experts. Wondering if these marks are bleaching or do to stress? or is it just the natural markings of this clam

[Gresham]

Those are natural, its doing just fine. *Mantle exspansion is a good clue, plus the mouth looks around the right size (another great indicator). *

Keep your alk/calc/ph right and phosphates down, and you'll have a happy clam

[Jason McKenzie]

Thanks Gresham,
I'm usually not one to run out and buy something I know so little about. I had heard of so many problems (Bleaching, Opening size, worms, mantle problems. But I had no indecation of good or bad. Thanks for the reasurance.

J