Clams from Algae Barn?

[footgal]

Hey y'all, have any of you ordered clams from Algae Barn? Specifically the Blue Maxima or Crocea. Since they're not WYSIWYG, I'm worried that I may end up with a brown clam because they're such a good price. Thanks!

 

[92Miata]

Hey y'all, have any of you ordered clams from Algae Barn? Specifically the Blue Maxima or Crocea. Since they're not WYSIWYG, I'm worried that I may end up with a brown clam because they're such a good price. Thanks!

I haven't ordered clams from them - but a while back I was looking and they sent me some photos of their tank-o-clams. Might want to reach out to them.

They have brown/gold and blue in different categories - so you won't get a brown one if you order blue.

 

[footgal]

I haven't ordered clams from them - but a while back I was looking and they sent me some photos of their tank-o-clams. Might want to reach out to them.

They have brown/gold and blue in different categories - so you won't get a brown one if you order blue.

Thanks! I was really just worried that a "blue" maxima would have like a couple blue stripes/ dots and would be mostly brown. Theyre so cheap that it seems a little too good to be true.

 

[Piranhapat]

I just pick up a Beauty from saltyunderground. Blue Maxi.

 

[Silent]

Best place for clams hands down is from Dr Mac at Pacific East Aquaculture

 

[footgal]

Best place for clams hands down is from Dr Mac at Pacific East Aquaculture

I have scrolled through their site many a time.... they’re all gorgeous!! Algae barn has them for like $80-$120 (depending on grade) and calls them ‘blue maxima’ and $120 is still like $30 cheaper than the cheapest blue maxima from PEA. I’m just wondering if I can get the same quality for much less

 

[footgal]

I just pick up a Beauty from saltyunderground. Blue Maxi.

All they have right now are brown ones but I’ll definitely keep an eye on them. Thank you!

 

[Highgrade]

I ordered a Blue Maxima-Ultra colored from Algae Barn. Should arrive in a few hours. I'll keep you posted on the quality and condition.

 

[footgal]

I ordered a Blue Maxima-Ultra colored from Algae Barn. Should arrive in a few hours. I'll keep you posted on the quality and condition.

Thank you!

 

[Zoajohn]

I have had a “first grade colored” maxima from them for about 5 months and it’s awesome. Gained a lot of blue from when I first got it

 

[Silent]

I have had a “first grade colored” maxima from them for about 5 months and it’s awesome. Gained a lot of blue from when I first got it

So did your water lol.

 

[Chris Spaulding]

I got a Croceca from them about 2 months ago. I could not be happier. The clam came in pest free very well shaped and actually larger than what I expected. The color and patterning are great. I will try to post pics when I get home from work.

 

[Zoajohn]

So did your water lol.

Lol, morning light. Here’s a pic with blues lowered and whites raised

 

[footgal]

Lol, morning light. Here’s a pic with blues lowered and whites raised

Pretty clam! Here’s my maxima from LFS which they described to me as being ‘ultra grade’ 100% white and blue pics. I think it’s really pretty and really blue, I’m trying to figure out if I’m able to get something like this from algae barn

 

[Silent]

Lol, morning light. Here’s a pic with blues lowered and whites raised

Clam looks good. I like the dark blue.

 

[Phycodurus]

 

[Highgrade]

My AlgaeBarn box arrived. Everything is looking good. Once settled in a bit I will get some pics.

 

[footgal]

This freakin fish! Photobombs all my clam pics!

 

[ReQuackulous]

I have had a “first grade colored” maxima from them for about 5 months and it’s awesome. Gained a lot of blue from when I first got it

I just received a first grade color and its completely brown, how long did the color take for you? Its been about a week for me and I've noticed only the edge on one side of the mantle coloring up.

 

[flampton]

They're ORA clams so I'm guessing the grading is done by them. You can buy ORA clams from a number of different sites, and I think some sites have ORA wysiwyg. I believe the pricing is supposed to be set by ORA but still might be more expensive wysiwyg.