First clam!

[Rp8]

Got my first clam. I have been wanting one for years, just was never in one place long enough. LFS kept calling it a maxima, but I am pretty certain it’s a derasa. Been in for about a week now. Has opened up well. I already periodically feed phytoplankton so there is some in the tank. Looks happy, I’m happy!

 

[cdemoss01]

SWEET

 

[backbayreef]

Congrats - yes, looks like a Deresa to me. Hope you have a big tank for it — these guys grow fast!

 

[KrisReef]

@OrionN

What do you see?

 

[gigasclam1972]

100% NOT a maxima. 100% derasa.

 

[Rp8]

Congrats - yes, looks like a Deresa to me. Hope you have a big tank for it — these guys grow fast!

100% NOT a maxima. 100% derasa.

Agreed!

 

[LPS Bum]

Yep that’s definitely a Derasa. They’re excellent filter feeders and they don’t require all that much light. Good luck!

 

[Uncle99]

And a nice Derasa as well!

Love these clams as well.

Not overly light demanding like others.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Congrats on getting a clam!

 

[kevgib67]

Beautiful Derasa!

 

[jhadaway]

yup. Deresa definitely. I've had one for over 2 years from 2"-3". It's freakin huge now. Most people are shocked when I tell them it's a clam. Enjoy!

 

[Rp8]

Yep that’s definitely a Derasa. They’re excellent filter feeders and they don’t require all that much light. Good luck!

Thanks!

And a nice Derasa as well!

Love these clams as well.

Not overly light demanding like others.

Thanks!

Congrats on getting a clam!

Thanks!

Beautiful Derasa!

Thanks!

yup. Deresa definitely. I've had one for over 2 years from 2"-3". It's freakin huge now. Most people are shocked when I tell them it's a clam. Enjoy!

How big is it now?!

 

[jhadaway]

8-9 inches. My clown hosts it. It is up against the glass until my 235 is up and going. That’s a whole other story. Its been an easy clam so far. Ill be trying a maxima and a squamosa next.

 

[minus9]

T. derasa and congrats! Buy this book if you haven't done so already. Cheers!

 

[Rp8]

T. derasa and congrats! Buy this book if you haven't done so already. Cheers!

Thanks! I’ll look into it!

 

[gigasclam1972]

8-9 inches. My clown hosts it. It is up against the glass until my 235 is up and going. That’s a whole other story. Its been an easy clam so far. Ill be trying a maxima and a squamosa next.

pics or it didn't happen

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Looks healthy. Good luck. They are calcium hogs and grow considerably fast if their needs are met. My poor girl…