Scorpius
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I don't know man. I'm all for respecting other cultures and such, but that clam had to be up there in age just to be chopped up and eaten like that. That kind of ticked me off to be honest with you.
minus9
5000 Club Member
Unfortunately, most cultured clams are for the food industry and not the hobby. We only get a tiny fraction. I totally agree btw, there are certain things we don't need to eat as human beings anymore and a lot of traditions should go away altogether. But that's for another soapbox.
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Asagi
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Tridacna are not in any state of decline whatsoever.
minus9
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I never said they were, just that we humans will consume almost anything and some of those things shouldn’t be for mass consumption. But I get that certain parts of the world depend on certain foods as a source of nutrition. But that doesn’t mean all things should be on the menu.
Rp8
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Wow.
It’s ok, if people respectfully disagree. This forum is full of people who love their aquarium and the life it supports and life related to it.
I’m an avid hunter and fisherman, a lot of people aren’t. That’s fine. I won’t post a pic of me field dressing a carcass on a PETA forum.
I was impressed with the clams in the videos, just didn’t appreciate it bc as of right now I can’t have one but eventually want one. I’m sure more than a few would agree.
Everyone who has responded has been respectful of culture and you.
No reason for the passive aggressiveness. I’m sure they are probably delicious. And I would probably try one. Just didn’t expect to see it while trying to get my water box ready for a clam is all.
Have a great day!
It’s ok, if people respectfully disagree. This forum is full of people who love their aquarium and the life it supports and life related to it.
I’m an avid hunter and fisherman, a lot of people aren’t. That’s fine. I won’t post a pic of me field dressing a carcass on a PETA forum.
I was impressed with the clams in the videos, just didn’t appreciate it bc as of right now I can’t have one but eventually want one. I’m sure more than a few would agree.
Everyone who has responded has been respectful of culture and you.
No reason for the passive aggressiveness. I’m sure they are probably delicious. And I would probably try one. Just didn’t expect to see it while trying to get my water box ready for a clam is all.
Have a great day!
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minus9
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I don't think what I was trying to say came across here that well and I wasn't trying to ruffle anyone's feathers. If we were having this conversation in person, then I could elaborate more on what I was trying to say. I was just having a chat with my son about traditions and that conversation bled into my response. Apologies if my thoughts were offensive in any way.
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Asagi
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Not offensive just silly. Don’t be so silly and check out those clams. Folks gotta eat!
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Asagi
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I’ve read that tridacna are less evolved than kale. There is actually an argument to be made that vegetarians should eat them based on their simplicity. Pretty cool stuff. That kale screams when you dig it up BROTHA!
minus9
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Totally agree and I prefer them living in my tank!You guys, this post is about how cool those clams are alive or dead. I’ve had many that have grown pretty big. Check out my grave yard.
I really want a hippopus too.
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Asagi
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That’s the worst one, get a gigas or squamosa. You’ll need high whites to enjoy these boys thoTotally agree and I prefer them living in my tank!
archercorals
Active Member
How is it possibly $10 bucks at retail cost. Even wild that doesn’t seem right.
minus9
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I run 14k halides, so they’ll shine perfectly!
formallydehyde
Active Member
This is kind of a nonsensical statement, no living species is "less evolved" than anything else. Also tons of organisms produce some kind of alarm signal when damaged or under adverse conditions, even bacteria. I guarantee you by that standard, clams "scream" too.
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