Just got my tridacna, is this normal?

[Gabbone]

Hi guys, not an expert here!

Is this hole in my maxima normal? Is that a mouth?

All water parameters are fine!

Thanks!

 

[Dburr1014]

Dude, can't really see anything.
There is supposed to be a mouth and a syphone, yes.
If you take a better pic with white light maybe we can make it out better.

 

[Gabbone]

The hole is much smaller with white light.

 

[ryanjohn1]

Look normal. Just an observation but may want to move it into some rock higher up. They like light. Lots of it.

 

[Dburr1014]

Looks good.
As said, they love light and don't live on the sand.
Place it on a cradle if you can and move it up.
250+ par to be happy.

 

[OrionN]

That is just the inflow siphon. The other side is the outflow siphon which smaller and round and protrude out.
You should read a little about the animals you are keeping.

 

[Gabbone]

thanks! I already did an hour ago!

 

[OrionN]

thanks! I already did an hour ago!

Nice Maxima. Looking good.

 

[Gabbone]

Thank you! I just order a tridacna holder!

Also, my maxima is roughly 8cm, should be light just fine right or need to supplement?

 

[minus9]

Buy this book. You should be able to source it somewhere. Also, check out James' website for more info and lots of pics.

 

[OrionN]

As long as the tank water is not squeaky clean and it has plenty of light, no supplement food is needed. Need to make sure Alkalinity and Ca not low.

 

[JoJosReef]

I see your maxima is sitting on the sand bed around LPS. Maximas should be in acropora light levels or higher and they prefer to be on a rock.

 

[OrionN]

Thank you! I just order a tridacna holder!

Also, my maxima is roughly 8cm, should be light just fine right or need to supplement?

I just put mine in the sand but I have mine with high light.
You can just place it on a flat piece of rock if you want it attach to something.