Clam id?

[Mussin]

Thinking of buying this clam... it's a big boy. I will need a 5g bucket to transport it home. The owner dosent know what kind of clam it is. Maybe you guys could help.

 

[Salty1962]

Looks like a Tridacna derasa.

 

[Opus]

My guess would be Tridacna Squamosa

 

[DSC reef]

Tridacna squamosa

 

[4FordFamily]

My guess would be Tridacna Squamosa

Agree but I'm not an expert

 

[DSC reef]

I'd buy it in a heart beat, very unique looking.

 

[Tahoe61]

I am inclined to agree with Squamosa because of the squat and rounded appearance, but the color and pattern are very similar to a Dersasa. Fantastic looking clam, it will be a huge calcium sponge so be forewarned.

 

[Eddie7144]

i think derasa, pattern is exactly like my derasa, don't ask me why it wants to half hide on a cave.

 

[Tim2@Triton Verified Sponsor]

do not attempt to ID a clam based on mantle coloration, use the shell to ID. The shell is classic T. squamosa. Interestingly, the mantle patterns are very derasa-like.

 

[needbiggertanks]

Agreed that its not a deresa, im leaning toward a squamosa but id want to see a pic of the shell from the side...

Id buy it in a heartbeat

 

[albyone]

I'm not asking to be rude..., but I see 3in clams for $100. Did you get to keep your arm? What is a good yearly growth rate for a maxima clam if their is a expert present?

 

[albyone]

What is the clamp force on a guy that big

 

[Mussin]

Going to pick it up thursday.. he has it on the sand bed. I would like to put it up on a big flat piece of live rock. I already have one 4" maxima clam. This dude should dwarf him, lol. Yea I'll definitely have to stock up on 2 part..

 

[Mussin]

Here's my lil guy..

 

[Mussin]

This is where I want the big guy to go...

 

[Philt56]

Hopefully it attaches and stays there!

 

[ritter6788]

do not attempt to ID a clam based on mantle coloration, use the shell to ID. The shell is classic T. squamosa. Interestingly, the mantle patterns are very derasa-like.

Agreed.

And it probably won't attach to rock. Gonna need a big spot on the sand for it.

 

[DSC reef]

This is where I want the big guy to go...

I wouldn't attempt putting the squamosa on the rock. I'd keep it on the sand bed.

 

[Mussin]

Yea that island might have to go.

 

[Mussin]

Well got him home. After an hr or so he started to open up