New T. squamosima from Biota

[OrionN]

Anybody see this new (for sale species) T. squamosima captive raise from Biota?
I think it was formerly known as Tridacna costata
I am not associated or connected to Biota Marine in anyway other than just very interested in all the new captive bred animals they bring into our hobby and wish them well for their efforts.

 

[minus9]

Yeah, I saw it the other day when I was checking out their wysiwyg clams. Very cool!

 

[ryanjohn1]

Cool colors

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Just bought one! Super excited, I've been waiting for this species to become available for years. Very surprised by the reasonable price!

 

[OrionN]

Just bought one! Super excited, I've been waiting for this species to become available for years. Very surprised by the reasonable price!

Just to let everybody know, I am not a part of @Biota_Marine in anyway. Just interested in the new captive bred animals they brought into our hobby.

 

[JoJosReef]

I saw it as well! Super interesting. Didn't buy one--going to see if I can get the hippopus to live and grow first!

 

[Asagi]

Wonder how big this lil dingers are?

 

[OrionN]

Wonder how big this lil dingers are?

Perhaps @Biota_Marine can answer your question.

 

[mbaird]

I bought the one earlier this week they listed as wysiwyg and got it yesterday (which was even cheaper than the listing ($115)). Probably about ~4 inches long. Healthy, nice white growth line on it. Pretty similar to their example one on the listing here, just a solid brown with the white lines and a green rim. Completely different coloration than any others that I've seen, kind of like a hippopus crossed with a squamosa. Nice big scutes on it

 

[Asagi]

Why can’t you answer OP?! I’m gonna order one

 

[OrionN]

Why can’t you answer OP?! I’m gonna order one

I did not buy one. I looked online but did not see the size listed.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Just to let everybody know, I am not a part of @Biota_Marine in anyway. Just interested in the new captive bred animals they brought into our hobby.

They've done so much for the hobby. I know a lot of it is a business and driven my profit motivation, but it's really done some good in making captive bred fish and invert buying a viable alternative for fully stocking the tank. Makes me happy

 

[Asagi]

I bought the one earlier this week they listed as wysiwyg and got it yesterday (which was even cheaper than the listing ($115)). Probably about ~4 inches long. Healthy, nice white growth line on it. Pretty similar to their example one on the listing here, just a solid brown with the white lines and a green rim. Completely different coloration than any others that I've seen, kind of like a hippopus crossed with a squamosa. Nice big scutes on it

Oh wow, 4” is larger than I thought

 

[Asagi]

I did not buy one. I looked online but did not see the size listed.

Can we turn this thread into a clam collection update from you? I'd like to see what you currently have!

 

[JoJosReef]

Second photo album of @OrionN 's clams!

 

[wjgeese]

Anybody see this new (for sale species) T. squamosima captive raise from Biota?
I think it was formerly known as Tridacna costata
I am not associated or connected to Biota Marine in anyway other than just very interested in all the new captive bred animals they bring into our hobby and wish them well for their efforts.

Looks like the squamosas listed as Red Sea squamosas I have seen lately

 

[OrionN]

These clams were considered T.squamosa before, then T. costada then finally consider T.squamosima, a species described in 1899, after further examination.
They are actually rare in the Red Sea but more common in the Pacific.

I initially read about them as T. costada, a rare new clam species in the Red Sea several years ago. I never thought I have a chance to own one.
Too bad it is not the right time for me right now. Too much of my time been tied up professionally. Maybe in a few years.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

I bought the one earlier this week they listed as wysiwyg and got it yesterday (which was even cheaper than the listing ($115)). Probably about ~4 inches long. Healthy, nice white growth line on it. Pretty similar to their example one on the listing here, just a solid brown with the white lines and a green rim. Completely different coloration than any others that I've seen, kind of like a hippopus crossed with a squamosa. Nice big scutes on it

Good to know that they're a bit bigger! I'm hoping the one I bought (not WYSIWYG) is close to that size.

 

[wjgeese]

squamosas are indeed rare in the Red Sea, which is why we all get excited to see them being propagated! Whether this is squamosina or a variant of squamosa we can't be sure but it is very beautiful. Very unlikely costata given they are even rarer, not propagated and doesn't resemble costata, which are characterized by deeply scalloped shells. Either way it's a beaut!

 

[areefer01]

Just to let everybody know, I am not a part of @Biota_Marine in anyway. Just interested in the new captive bred animals they brought into our hobby.

Why the disclaimer?

I personally love Biota and have purchased many a fish and coral from them. I'm biased but I also know how to be objective. The disclaimer through me off as I recall you keeping it on the even level.