First Clam

[WindeyD]

I picked up this guy yesterday at a coral farmers market in Atlanta; vendor said it's a crocea but I've done alot of research and think it may be a maxima. Either way it looks healthy and is settling in nicely; I have it on the sand bed with some rock rubble under it and plan to slowly move it up onto my rock work closer to the lights. I have a 4 bulb ATI T5 setup and know these guys need intense lights. Been wanting a clam for a while and have done alot of research; psyched to have one!

 

[Selvaman]

I have the same light setup, so I'm interested in seeing how well you do here. How long has your tank been up?

 

[WindeyD]

It's a 40B that's been set up a little over 1 year

 

[zoous]

Very nice clam. Like the pattern. Not a crocea. Most likely a Maxima because of the scutes on the shell.

 

[JFrar]

I've had my derosa now for over 1/2 year and has done great...im so ready to get another clam, good luck with it!

 

[Selvaman]

It's a 40B that's been set up a little over 1 year

Good stuff, your tank looks nice, good luck with your first clam.

 

[Sangheili]

Im going with crocea x squamosa hybrid. Def not a straight maxima.

 

[WindeyD]

Thanks!

 

[WindeyD]

Well It attached itself to the piece of rock I buried in the sand so I moved it up to the top of my rock work where it would get the most intense light. It did not like that position as it repeatedly jumped ship. I have since moved it about half way up the rock work and it seems happy there.

 

[WindeyD]

Here it is in its new location, it's moved around a bit but seems happy here.

 

[Reefkids]

Love me some clams. 4 maximas, 1 squamosa (not pictured). Want more.

 

[WindeyD]

Nice stuff Reefkids! As long as I have success with this one I could certainly see more in my reef's future!

 

[Reefkids]

Good luck with him. They are so fun and rewarding when thriving.

 

[WindeyD]

 

[WindeyD]

Just an update, I've had the clam for 8 weeks now and it seems to be doing great! It's settled on the rock work about 9 inches below my ATI 4 bulb T5s.

 

[WindeyD]

My Crocea has been in my system for 6 months now and seems to be thriving. It's been in the same spot about 10 inches below my 4 bulb T5 lighting.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Wow, nice looking clams everyone!! Look at their colors! they are amazing!

-YK

 

[booth2010]

Windey, what length is your ATI fixture? I am seeting up a 40B and am going to be getting one soon and cant decide between the 24" 6 bulb, 36" 4 bulb or 36" 6 bulb

 

[WindeyD]

I'm running a 36" 4 bulb

 

[booth2010]

Do you like it or wish you went with the 6 bulb?