Shell growth

[Rick699]

I have a maxima clam add it has uneven shell growth. Is this from the water flow?

 

[Coralreefer1]

Nice clam! I love Tridacna’s! I wouldn’t be concerned about how the clams shell grows. What I would be concerned with is if it stopped growing. That is when you need to worry and try to correct the issue/s.
You really can’t control how the clam grows other than by ensuring that calcium levels, lighting and phytoplankton feeding are optimal.

 

[minus9]

My guess is that one side is getting more light than the other. I would place it further up on your rock, as these clams need a lot of light. Plus, maximas and croceas need a solid surface to attach to, like rock, not sand or rubble.

 

[Tcook]

My guess is that one side is getting more light than the other. I would place it further up on your rock, as these clams need a lot of light. Plus, maximas and croceas need a solid surface to attach to, like rock, not sand or rubble.

I agree. The shell is laid down by the mantle. There is more mantle extension on that side.

 

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