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03/08/2020, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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I picked up, what I believe is Tridacna Maximus (please correct me if I'm wrong), which is about 3-4" in length. It looked very healthy in the LFS, open, not gaping, nice color. It's been in my tank a couple of days, and still hasn't opened like in the store. Before placing it in my tank, I did acclimate for temp and to my water parameters. It's on the bottom of a 24" deep 120 resting in a nice curved piece if rock to attach to. Lighting is 2 250HQI MH and 4 T5's. Tank is about 2 years old, water parameters are fine. Is there any thing I should be concerned about?
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03/11/2020, 09:29 AM | #2 |
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Ok....
Anyway, the clam is opening up a little more each day, so I'm hoping it's just acclimating himself slowly.
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03/15/2020, 06:35 PM | #3 |
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Hiw is your clam? Is the current/ flow adequate?
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03/15/2020, 06:42 PM | #4 |
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Better, thanks. Once it attached to the mounting rock, I’ve moved it mid height in the tank. Opening a little more each day.
My tank is SPS dominant. Plenty of flow, but none directly on the clam. The mantle moves, but doesn’t flop over. I have 4 MP40 in a 120g 48”x24”x24”.
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03/17/2020, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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Check for tiny white snails near/on it's foot and rest of the shell. Use a toothbrush to get them off if you see them.
Assuming the clam don't have pinched mantle disease sometimes that also prevents them from opening fully. Good luck!
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03/18/2020, 05:15 AM | #6 |
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Thanks, all good suggestions on what to look for. Prior to adding to my tank, I went over the entire outside with a magnifying glass and didn't find any. It's been opening a little more each day, my thought is that it just needs to get acclimated at it's own pace. I'll snap a pic tonight. Current tank parameters. Everything looks in-line.
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I hope he continue to do well for you. Beautiful Maxima. It is a T. maxima (not T. maximus)
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Also thanks for asking, he seems normal now.
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04/23/2020, 09:16 PM | #9 |
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Hope you enjoy your clam. I’ve had my maxima three years now and it’s fmgrown from 2” to 5” they’re so awesome. Just make sure it gets plenty of light
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