Largest clams in private aquariums?

[JCM]

I know it's old, but this is a great thread. Some very impressive clams

 

[VR28man]

Giant clam at Waikiki Aquarium last summer. Three year old in front for size reference.

Still there, as of two weeks ago.

Great thread, btw!

 

[TexasTodd]

Very nice indeed. I think they help keep nutrients in line in a tank. Yes they pull a lot, but also help. Well, maybe more PULL when they get like Troy's! My last 120 had a Derasa that grew from 5" to about 15". That's about as big as I'd want, they start rearranging things!
Todd

 

[MJC]

My Sqwamosa spawning in my tank.
(Watch until end)

 

[Troy V]

My Sqwamosa spawning in my tank.
(Watch until end)

Did something trigger this spawn, or is it a regular event? Super cool you were able to video it.

 

[MJC]

Thanks Troy I have seen this 2 other times in the last 5 years but have not been able to pinpoint any specific thing that was done too triggr it? and yes I was very lucky to be there at the time my blue Maxima which is about 5 inches spawn at first and a half hour later my squamosa spawned in the same day this is the blue Maxima.

 

[Luis M.R.]

Definitely impressive!

 

[Troy V]

Today my Gigas spawned all afternoon, well over a dozen times. Totally unexpected, it usually spawns in the summer.

 

[TexasTodd]

Great video Troy. Man that thing is huge!

Todd

 

[MJC]

Today my Gigas spawned all afternoon, well over a dozen times. Totally unexpected, it usually spawns in the summer.

Very Cool!!

 

[Denver_Josh]

He’s got to be up there...

 

[Troy V]

That is impressive! It is nice to see another gigas out there. Can you tell us more about it?

 

[Denver_Josh]

I picked this up from Billy in D.C. (“ddiver”). I have been looking for one for quite some time, and I had been talking with “ddiver” for about 3 months. I wish I could say that it was an unknown gigas that nobody knew about, but I am very pleased to say that it is enjoying its new home. He dwarfs my 12” derasa and 14” squamosa, and I am estimating he weighs around 80 lbs. Here’s a picture from when we pulled him out of the tank, and the tank that he was in previous to mine:

 

[Troy V]

Congratulations on your new clam! I am glad to see it finally go to a worthy home. I am sure it will give you years of pleasure.

 

[Kyl]

That is NUTS! Haha, wow, I could only imagine how much calcium that thing has sucked up over its life time. Beautiful monster!

 

[VTBig053]

I picked this up from Billy in D.C. (“ddiver”). I have been looking for one for quite some time, and I had been talking with “ddiver” for about 3 months. I wish I could say that it was an unknown gigas that nobody knew about, but I am very pleased to say that it is enjoying its new home. He dwarfs my 12” derasa and 14” squamosa, and I am estimating he weighs around 80 lbs. Here’s a picture from when we pulled him out of the tank, and the tank that he was in previous to mine:

I saw this clam posted for sale on our local club board a few months back. Glad to see it finally found a new home. What a monster!

 

[OriginalUserName]

Do you even need a filter anymore when you have clams that large?

 

[izzyishh]

A store in Garland TX called Aquatic Trading had a JUMBO clam before they closed down the shop no sure what happened to it.

 

[Roush2000]

;Woot

 

[Roush2000]

 

[Roush2000]

At Monterey Bay Aquarium