Look at this clam

Discussion in 'Clams' started by ibefishy, Feb 9, 2013.

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  1. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    My lfs has these two clams for sale. One he said make offer. Its a gigas. The other is a large Squamosa. The gigas is close to 30" long and the Squamosa is probably close to 20" id say. The clown by the gigas is 3".

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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Holy Cow!!!!! those are both massive.
     
  4. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    I am in awe! Beautiful!
     
  5. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Pictures do not do these two clams justice.
     
  6. tonythereefer

    tonythereefer Fire Shrimp

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    Wow those are big, I just ordered a crocea I hope it doesn't get that big lol
     
  7. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Corcea's are the smallest, maxing out around 6-8 inches IIRC.
     
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  9. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    I need another crocea. Mine died a few months back.
     
  10. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Here is the crocea i got for my wife. I need to get a top down but my lavender messes with it so its encased in eggcrate.

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  11. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Nice. Was just talking to my wife about adding more clams.
     
  12. BUGz

    BUGz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Your gonna need a bigger boat...:cheesy:

    I thought my 8" Squamosa was big!