Not mine but I was amazed.

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  1. carbonad

    carbonad Astrea Snail

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    I've never looked into clams much but I spotted this monster today at my LFS and was amazed. Never knew they grew this big honestly.



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    carbonad, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    lol how big is that lengthwise?
     
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  3. carbonad

    carbonad Astrea Snail

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    Not sure but here is my hand in the front of the tank. I just measured my hand and it's 8".

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  4. LVsuckerfish

    LVsuckerfish Fire Shrimp

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    They get real big I have a local guy his is 18 inches long that is a monster.I believe it is a dersa clam o have 2maxima's they are great for sitting And doing. Nothing
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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  6. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    I've seen clams in the wild that I could sit in.
     
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  7. carbonad

    carbonad Astrea Snail

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    LOL. That's crazy. Now that I googled them and seen some real monsters it makes that one look small.
     
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  8. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    He makes mine look like a baby
     
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  9. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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  10. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Kevin Pockell's (Kevinpo) has a 23" T. gigas

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