My maxima

[Eddie7144]

This is my second maxima clam, I have a gold one that doesn't look very gold lol I've read that they like being on rock. My gold one did adhere to its rock but the blue hasnt, I've had it for 8 months, can I place it on the sand or should I just leave it alone ?

 

[saltyhog]

Their natural location is on rock work. They require a lot of light so unless your par on the sand is higher than most you should probably keep it in the rocks. It's a little bit troubling that it hasn't attached. Do you see any new growth on the shell (white new shell on the rim)?

 

[DeniseAndy]

Maximas hate being moved. If it has been on the rock for 8 months and you see some white growth, leave it. If it has jumped off many times, move it down. Nice clam!

 

[Eddie7144]

Their natural location is on rock work. They require a lot of light so unless your par on the sand is higher than most you should probably keep it in the rocks. It's a little bit troubling that it hasn't attached. Do you see any new growth on the shell (white new shell on the rim)?

Oh yes it has plenty of growth good mantle extension, I would just like it in another spot but really dont want to bother it if I dont have to

 

[Eddie7144]

Maximas hate being moved. If it has been on the rock for 8 months and you see some white growth, leave it. If it has jumped off many times, move it down. Nice clam!

Never moved once and yes it has growth rings

 

[saltyhog]

If you've got another place on the rock you would prefer It would be ok (if flow and lighting are similar). If it seems happy and is growing I would personally leave it where it is.

If you decide to move it make sure it's not attached...don't want to injure it removing it.

 

[Eddie7144]

If you've got another place on the rock you would prefer It would be ok (if flow and lighting are similar). If it seems happy and is growing I would personally leave it where it is.

If you decide to move it make sure it's not attached...don't want to injure it removing it.

It's attached to a small clam shell so moving it won't be an issue, it's more of a real estate problem it's about 8 inches and my sps have all the other good spots on my rock work, so I guess it's gonna stay where it is.

 

[vetteguy53081]

This is my second maxima clam, I have a gold one that doesn't look very gold lol I've read that they like being on rock. My gold one did adhere to its rock but the blue hasnt, I've had it for 8 months, can I place it on the sand or should I just leave it alone ?

Mine is on the sandbed. Just assure there is plenty so it cam plant its' foot. I placed a cup of sand in that area to deepen it

 

[AquaholicAquariums]

Sand is where i place all of mine! Nice coral

 

[Justanano]

You should turn the blues on to make it pop lol

 

[SaltwaterHippy65]

Hello, Not trying to hijack your thread but I just got my 1st Clam about 10 days ago and it's opened up alot more than it was at the lfs, and it seems to have tilted toward the glass, gonna try to post a couple of pics and any thoughts would be great as I bought on impulse........

 

[Eddie7144]

It may need more light, maxima need ALOT of light and they prefer being on rock. Try moving it higher in the tank

 

[New&no clue]

It may need more light, maxima need ALOT of light and they prefer being on rock. Try moving it higher in the tank

Sorry to jump on your thread as well, but do you know what PAR yours is getting? I've wanted to add one but wasn't sure my light were strong enough.

 

[Eddie7144]

Sorry to jump on your thread as well, but do you know what PAR yours is getting? I've wanted to add one but wasn't sure my light were strong enough.

No I don't have a par meter, but the clan is about 14 below the light. I have 4 a360x and 2 coral plus bulbs to help with any shading

 

[SaltwaterHippy65]

It may need more light, maxima need ALOT of light and they prefer being on rock. Try moving it higher in the tank

Thanks for the reply, ok i'm gonna put another piece of LR right directly under one of the 3 LED's to get it higher but would you say it's healthy enuff to move, he goes in & out great when Fish swim by but you think it"s too open? Thanks, Tim

 

[Eddie7144]

Thanks for the reply, ok i'm gonna put another piece of LR right directly under one of the 3 LED's to get it higher but would you say it's healthy enuff to move, he goes in & out great when Fish swim by but you think it"s too open? Thanks, Tim

Not sure is it's too open, though its said they do that when they need more light. Of it retracts when a fish swims by it, that's a sign of a healthy clam. Move it up and observe how it reacts and move accordingly

 

[OrionN]

If you have bright enough light, having them on the sand is good. In fact I prefer to have my clams on the sand. They look better for viewing lower on the sand than up high due to viewing angle.