I got a new Tridacna!

Discussion in 'Clams' started by ksuyen, Feb 18, 2013.

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  1. ksuyen

    ksuyen Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I think it's Squamosa. The color it's pretty pretty - It has purple lines and golden hue. Note: I have moved it to the sand since. It opens more on the bottom.

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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Great looking clam.
     
  4. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    It's hard to ID the clam without seeing its shell. However, assuming it's T. squamosa, it will feel more at home on the substrate, as this species is found on the substrate in the wild, where its weight and size holds it down as opposed to it secreting byssal threads like T. maxima or T. crocea.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the beautiful clam
     
  6. epsilon

    epsilon Feather Star

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    Nice... One of these days