Clam ID Help Appreciated. - They Are Squamosas for Sure :)

Discussion in 'Clams' started by RedGambit, Sep 28, 2010.

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    im pretty sure its a maxima eric

    lol jk, its pretty unanimous that its squamosa
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    That is my final answer.... lol.

    Where did you get those? They are very nice, and I have been shopping around for a couple nice ones.
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Guessing?

    nobody is guessing Red Gambit, its not a quizz show LOL

    whatever they are , they are great looking creatures

    Steve
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I know the clams are squamosas. As far as the algae, I have no clue. Whenever I get a clam that has algae on the shell, I fill a small bucket with tank water and scrub it off with a soft toothbrush.
     
  6. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    :) John gave me a few possibilities that it could be. And thinks the tang gang might take care of what i miss!
     
  7. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Same here, I let the tangs, hermits, and emeralds clean the rest off.
     
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  9. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    I concure it is a clam....LOL. I would agree with everyone else that it is a squamosas.

    FWIW...dont think it really maters, they are beautiful none the less. Good Purchase :)
     
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  10. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Just got an Email from BlueZooAquatics, they had miss marked them as derasa but they are SQUAMOSA! lol... :) And are honoring the price I paid! Sweet deal eh!?
     
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  11. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Honestly, I would expect them to honor the price you paid. Great deals.
     
  12. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    I vote squasy because the top picture looks exactly like my clam.