Gig or Squamosa

Xanthurum · Feb 28, 2018

LFS got in 2 clams that are about 8 inches and supposed to be Squamosa but they look like Gigs to me,

thoughts?

Fishfinder · Feb 28, 2018

What's the store?

Xanthurum · Feb 28, 2018

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DSC reef · Feb 28, 2018

I'm going with squamosa on this one.

Xanthurum · Feb 28, 2018

Fishfinder said:
What's the store?

It’s a store here in Arizona

What threw me was the colors and patterns. Absolutely no swirls or circles like on every Squammie I have ever seen.

Skynyrd Fish · Feb 28, 2018

You had better buy that thing. It's awesome. The lack of scutes makes me think Gigas.

DSC reef · Feb 28, 2018

Gigas is pretty rare these days. If it is a gigas that would be awesome. There are squamosa clams without traditional markings on the mantle and there are gigas with markings on the mantle so it can be hard to tell. This is a tough one. @Tahoe61 any thoughts? Either way it's a beautiful clam and worthy of buying, that's for sure.

Tahoe61 · Feb 28, 2018

I am thinking Crocea, sorry. ;Bookworm

Xanthurum · Feb 28, 2018

They are about 8 inches so I’m positive they can’t be Crocea

reef lover · Feb 28, 2018

I think squammy based on the presence of fringes around the inhalant siphon and the lack of iridophore rings around the eye spots.

Skynyrd Fish · Feb 28, 2018

I'd already be acclimating it!!

Troy V · Mar 1, 2018

reef lover said:
I think squammy based on the presence of fringes around the inhalant siphon and the lack of iridophore rings around the eye spots.

Agreed, definitely not a Gigas. I wish it was...

Skynyrd Fish · Mar 1, 2018

Lets see a pic in your tank.

DSC reef · Mar 1, 2018

Troy V said:
Agreed, definitely not a Gigas. I wish it was...

How's your gigas doing?

Reefinny · Mar 1, 2018

Check out my video - I have a few Squamosa that look just like it. I also have one with the swirls. Colors are very similar.

campaign000 · Mar 1, 2018

Squamosa. No doubt.

Troy V · Mar 1, 2018

DSC reef said:
How's your gigas doing?

Thank you for asking. It seems to be doing very well. February marked the 10th anniversary that I've had it.

MyAquariumGuy · Mar 2, 2018

If you want an answer you can take to the bank jump on FB and ask James Fatherree. He literally wrote the book on clams in aquarium, and an all around great guy.