{"title":"Tridacna Clams","description":"\u003cp\u003eTridacna Clams have become very popular among marine aquarists. The most distinguishing feature of clams is their large two-part shell and interior mantle. Most have intricately colored patterns in the mantle, making them attractive additions to the marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/divers-den%C2%AE-wysiwyg-store\"\u003eLooking for WYSIWYG? Visit the Diver's Den\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for the best food to feed your Clams?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen Acartia tonsa\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen Pseudodiaptomus pelagicus\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen Parvocalanus crassirostris\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen PhycoPure™ Reef Blend\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen Decap'd Brine™\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/category\/6868\/live-foods?c=3753+3818+6868\"\u003eAlgaGen Rotifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maxima-clam-gold","title":"Maxima Clam, Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clam is also known as the Small Giant Clam and is one of the most widely recognized species of the giant clams. The beauty of its mantle with its rich variety of patterns and vivid colorations makes for a spectacular display in reef aquariums that are illuminated properly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clams are known to live together in great congregations, and they can attain a maximum size of 12” in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable in the aquarium trade are cultured on land based clam farms in the Central and South Pacific.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClams are found in an endless variety of colors and patterns, and these clams are graded for size, their intensity of coloration, and how complex their patterns are, and then priced accordingly. Larger clams that have the most intense coloration and intricate patterns are much more expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClams can be identified by having a more elongated shell that lacks symmetry, with narrowly spaced scutes or scallops on the upper portions of each side of their hinged shells. Like some other members of its genus,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eattach to hard substrate or rockwork with thread like appendages called byssal filaments, and can eventually burrow or bore into porous substrate over time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclams will arrive either unattached or attached to a small piece of rock or substrate. They will normally attach to a solid surface within a day or so of being introduced into the aquarium, so keep in mind that their first placement should be considered permanent. Never forcibly remove an attached clam from the substrate or rockwork, as lethal damage to their foot and other tissue will be inevitable. As a last resort, to remove a clam from a hard surface gently cut each byssal thread with a razor blade as close to the attachment point of the rock or solid surface, making sure not to slice or damage any tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the home aquarium, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClams require intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. 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Over time the clam can then be slowly moved up higher in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclams are also filter feeders and constantly filter the water for small particulates.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClams larger than 2” do not require supplemental feedings, but smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are less than 2” should be fed a phytoplankton or greenwater supplement several times per week if maintained in a nutrient poor reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare relatively hardy clams, and require intense lighting and good water flow in the home aquarium. 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They will normally attach to a solid surface within a day or so of being introduced into the aquarium, so keep in mind that their first placement should be considered permanent. Never forcibly remove an attached clam from the substrate or rockwork, as lethal damage to their foot and other tissue will be inevitable. As a last resort, to remove a clam from a hard surface gently cut each byssal thread with a razor blade as close to the attachment point of the rock or solid surface, making sure not to slice or damage any tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the home aquarium, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClams require intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. 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Clam collectors and aficionados will quickly notice the pronounced scalloping of the scutes are typical of Squamosa clams while the gorgeous blue coloration and elaborate patterning is quite typical to Maxima clams. Demonstrating traits of both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clams, the aquacultured Hybrid Maxima Clam is sometimes referred to by its catchy more whimsical name the “Mimosa” clam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hybrid Maxima Clam will arrive either unattached or attached to small pieces of substrate. It will typically attach itself to a solid surface within a week or so of being introduced into your aquarium. Once attached to a solid surface, never forcibly remove an attached clam from the substrate or rockwork, as lethal damage to their foot and other tissue will be inevitable. 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All Derasa Clams entering the aquarium trade are cultured in the Central Pacific and South Pacific Ocean. Although they can be found in a variety of colorations and patterns in the wild, the ones aquacultured for the aquarium trade are primarily gold, brown, orange, and yellow, with vibrant blue or green trim edging that surrounds the mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill arrive unattached to any rock or substrate, and prefer to be placed in the sand or in a recess of a rock, as they do not attach as firmly to the substrate or rockwork like most other members of the genus. In the home aquarium, Derasa Clams require moderate to intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. Smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are 2\" or less in size are much more sensitive to very intense lighting as their membrane is much thinner than larger specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason care should be taken to properly photo-adapt them to the existing reef aquarium lighting in a similar manner to newly introduced stony and soft corals. When adapting a new Derasa Clam to very intense lighting, it is ideal to set them on a small rock or in a plastic dish with coarse substrate at the bottom of the aquarium. Over time, the clam can then be slowly moved up higher in the aquarium. When maintained in the proper environment, smaller Derasa Clams can double or triple their size in less than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTridacna clams are also filter feeders and constantly filter the water for small particulates. Derasa Clams larger than 2\" do not require supplemental feedings, but smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are less than 2\" should be fed a phytoplankton or greenwater supplement several times per week if maintained in a nutrient poor reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the hardiest and most adaptable of all the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna spp.\u003c\/em\u003e, and require moderate to intense lighting and good water flow in the home aquarium. 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They can easily be confused with their close relative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna gigas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially when they are very small in size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan be identified by having six to seven vertical folds in their shell which they can close completely, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. gigas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has only four or five vertical folds, and is unable to completely close their hinged shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave a broad range in the wild and are found in the Indo-Pacific, Central Pacific and South Pacific as well as the Coral Sea. They occupy outer reef habitats on both sandy and hard packed substrates, and can be found either solitary or in small aggregations at depths ranging from 10 to 60 feet. All Derasa Clams entering the aquarium trade are cultured in the Central Pacific and South Pacific Ocean. Although they can be found in a variety of colorations and patterns in the wild, the ones aquacultured for the aquarium trade are primarily gold, brown, orange, and yellow, with vibrant blue or green trim edging that surrounds the mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill arrive unattached to any rock or substrate, and prefer to be placed in the sand or in a recess of a rock, as they do not attach as firmly to the substrate or rockwork like most other members of the genus. In the home aquarium, Derasa Clams require moderate to intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. Smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are 2\" or less in size are much more sensitive to very intense lighting as their membrane is much thinner than larger specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason care should be taken to properly photo-adapt them to the existing reef aquarium lighting in a similar manner to newly introduced stony and soft corals. When adapting a new Derasa Clam to very intense lighting, it is ideal to set them on a small rock or in a plastic dish with coarse substrate at the bottom of the aquarium. Over time, the clam can then be slowly moved up higher in the aquarium. When maintained in the proper environment, smaller Derasa Clams can double or triple their size in less than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTridacna clams are also filter feeders and constantly filter the water for small particulates. Derasa Clams larger than 2\" do not require supplemental feedings, but smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are less than 2\" should be fed a phytoplankton or greenwater supplement several times per week if maintained in a nutrient poor reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the hardiest and most adaptable of all the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna spp.\u003c\/em\u003e, and require moderate to intense lighting and good water flow in the home aquarium. 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All Derasa Clams entering the aquarium trade are cultured in the Central Pacific and South Pacific Ocean. Although they can be found in a variety of colorations and patterns in the wild, the ones aquacultured for the aquarium trade are primarily gold, brown, orange, and yellow, with vibrant blue or green trim edging that surrounds the mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill arrive unattached to any rock or substrate, and prefer to be placed in the sand or in a recess of a rock, as they do not attach as firmly to the substrate or rockwork like most other members of the genus. In the home aquarium, Derasa Clams require moderate to intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. Smaller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eT. derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are 2\" or less in size are much more sensitive to very intense lighting as their membrane is much thinner than larger specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason care should be taken to properly photo-adapt them to the existing reef aquarium lighting in a similar manner to newly introduced stony and soft corals. When adapting a new Derasa Clam to very intense lighting, it is ideal to set them on a small rock or in a plastic dish with coarse substrate at the bottom of the aquarium. Over time, the clam can then be slowly moved up higher in the aquarium. When maintained in the proper environment, smaller Derasa Clams can double or triple their size in less than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTridacna clams are also filter feeders and constantly filter the water for small particulates. 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Although they can be found in a variety of colorations and patterns in the wild, the ones aquacultured for the aquarium trade are primarily gold, brown, orange, and yellow, with vibrant blue or green trim edging that surrounds the mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT. derasa will arrive unattached to any rock or substrate, and prefer to be placed in the sand or in a recess of a rock, as they do not attach as firmly to the substrate or rockwork like most other members of the genus. In the home aquarium, Derasa Clams require moderate to intense lighting to thrive as they contain the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, and receive the majority of their nutrition from the light through photosynthesis. Smaller T. derasa that are 2\" or less in size are much more sensitive to very intense lighting as their membrane is much thinner than larger specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason care should be taken to properly photo-adapt them to the existing reef aquarium lighting in a similar manner to newly introduced stony and soft corals. When adapting a new Derasa Clam to very intense lighting, it is ideal to set them on a small rock or in a plastic dish with coarse substrate at the bottom of the aquarium. Over time, the clam can then be slowly moved up higher in the aquarium. When maintained in the proper environment, smaller Derasa Clams can double or triple their size in less than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTridacna clams are also filter feeders and constantly filter the water for small particulates. 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The numerous rows of large scales over its entire shell are often used as shelter by other organisms, such as small crabs, bivalves, and other sessile invertebrates. The shell is symmetrical, and the matching growth pattern of its shell allows it to close together very tightly to protect itself from predation. The Squamosa Clam has a wide byssal opening and long tentacles surrounding its incurrent siphon, and attaches weakly to solid substrate with byssal filaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna squamosal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave a very broad range in the wild and are found in Central and South Pacific, the Coral Sea, the Indo-Pacific through the Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea. They occupy coral reef habitats, commonly found living among live and dead stony corals of the genus Acropora at depths up to 50 feet. 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