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Ultra Crocea Clam
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This Ultra Crocea clam has an incredibly colored mantle consisting of a bright blue and purple base with white spots, some of which are rimmed in small yellow dots. As with all clams, high light and feeding is required for long term care in captivity. This WYSIWYG
TANK RAISED specimen is 2".
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$120.00
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Location: The crocea clam (Tridacna crocea) is a variety of giant clam found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Crocea clams are one of the most highly sought-after invertebrates in the reef aquarium hobby and have been for decades. Their bright mantles with exotic coloration are an immediate hit with reef hobbyists and general onlookers alike. To read our full blog post on Tridacna clams,
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Unlike some of the larger reef-dwelling giant clams, Tridacna crocea maintain a manageable size. They rarely grow over 9” in total length and are typically seen in the 3-6” range in home aquariums. Gigas clams in comparison can grow to over 36” in length and weigh over 400 lbs.
Lighting: Crocea clams require very intense light for best health.
- Low Light translates to about 30-50 PAR
- Medium Light is between 50-150 PAR
- High Light is anything over 150 PAR
Water Flow: We recommend keeping crocea clams in medium flow. Too much flow tends to stress these mollusks.
Feeding:Clams are filter-feeding invertebrates and require phytoplankton periodically. Crocea clams however do not rely quite as much on feeding as other varieties of clams as they derive much of their nutrients from photosynthesis.
Clams are known to deplete calcium and alkalinity in reef aquariums as they grow. It is important to closely monitor these parameters to ensure the croceas are getting what they need chemically to grow and thrive.
A Word of Caution: Like all Tridacna clams, crocea clams have a very sensitive foot that they securely anchor to rubble or rock formations. If this foot is damaged, the area can get infected easily and the clam will likely perish. It is for this reason that we recommend allowing the clam to settle onto a piece of rock and left alone. Constantly moving the clam greatly increases the risk of it dying.
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