clams through the years

Discussion in 'Clams' started by stylaster, Aug 25, 2008.

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  1. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Here are pics of clams ive had through the years. The clams they offer for sale now just dont compare to what we use to get about 10 years ago

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    stylaster, Aug 25, 2008
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  2. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    a lfs store near me has clams like u have pictured there. Expensive store and i really dont like to shop there but they are around. Nice clams I like the turquiose ones and that last one the most.
     
    luvreefs23, Aug 25, 2008
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  3. Lucky13dt

    Lucky13dt Spaghetti Worm

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    Clams are great! My tank is not ready just yet :(
     
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  4. yeager003

    yeager003 Bristle Worm

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    the one with the orange around the mantle looks amazing... very cool
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I like this one.
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  6. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    thanks guys some of them i really do miss. I ended up moving a couple of times and sell them and then pick up new ones once i settled again
     
    stylaster, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    That is easily the prettiest T. gigas I've ever seen

    EDIT:NEVERMIND....I saw the size in relation to the other clams and didn't realize it was two different pictures. Still a pretty clam though.
     
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  8. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    What kinda of clam do people put in Clam chowder? This is a serious question. How could someone, including me, eat something so beautiful? I may have to stop eating it! This hobby has given me new perspective. I may have to stop eating seafood!
     
    cannedmulder, Aug 25, 2008
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  9. yeager003

    yeager003 Bristle Worm

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    steamer or razor clams go into clam chowder usually a cold water ugly brown clam. nothing to worry about with clam chowder. You definately arent eating the pretty ones.
     
    yeager003, Aug 26, 2008
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  10. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Very nice specimens! I wonder why the "quality" of clams has gone downhill through the years. I haven't noticed this in our area but I haven't shopped for clams for quite a while.
     
    amcarrig, Aug 26, 2008
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