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Aquatic Technology sells all of the giant clams, Tridacna crocea, maxima, gigas, squamosa, and deresa and hippopus clams For All Your Reef And Saltwater Aquarium Needs... (440) 236 8330
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- Benefits of Captive Bred Clams
Purchase Size:Approximately 5″ (length).Max Size:120 cm (47 in).Water Parameters:72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.2-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025.Color:Bright blue spots over gold background (mantle).Of all the giant clam species, T. gigashas the widest distribution. This iconic bivalve inhabits the South Pacific and Indian oceans from the Philippines to the South China Sea and Borneo. The giant clam lives over shallow sand or rubble flats on or near coral reefs. In very clear waters it occurs at depths of over 60 feet. This unusual clam is tot...
Captive-bredgigas clams provide a huge advantage over wild-caught specimens. Because they are cultured under captive conditions, they are better adapted to living in an aquarium and are more disease resistant. They are also better able to handle shipping stress. By buying aquacultured aquarium livestock, you support the sustainable farming of marin...
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maxima is the smallest of the “giant” clams at less than a third the size of the true giant clam T. gigas. These sustainably farmed specimens are available as First Grade, Gold and Black & Color.
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Order your favorite saltwater clams today! We offer Maxima clams for sale, Squamosa clams for sale, Crocea clams for sale, Teardrop Noae clams for sale, Deresa clams for sale for your reef aquarium. Ultra Cultured Maxima Clam $199.99. Blue-Green Cultured Squamosa $299.99. Ultra Cultured Maxima Clam $199.99.
FREE SHIPPING: See details >. Giant Clams for Beginners: Beautiful, Hardy & Beneficial. If provided the proper conditions, giant clams are a great choice not only for the beginner reef aquarist, but even for the most advanced reef aquarists, offering beauty, biological benefits as well as biological diversity.
Tridacna gigas is truly the Giant Clam of legend. This species grows rapidly to over 4 feet in length and has been recorded to weigh more than 700lbs! They are typically found in shallow lagoons and reef flats up to a depth of 60 feet.
Gigas Clams Return to the Reef Hobby! The true giant clam, Tridacna gigas, is after 10 long years making a return to aquariums around the world. Aquarium Creations grading system for clams is Normal Grade, Ultra Grade and Best Pick.
