Looking for Squamosa Clams in Canada

Seven Year Nap

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 31, 2024
Messages
44
Reaction score
52
Location
Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I've got an IM 50 Lagoon being set up as a mixed reef and was hoping to be able to put a clam in it.

Preferably I'd like something on the sand, so was looking at Derasa and Squamosa. My understanding was that Derasa would get too big, and I think a clam around 12-14" would fit comfortably where I have a spot.

Will Squamosa realistically get to max size (18" from what I read?) in a home aquarium within the next 5-10 years? If so, I may need to rethink this decision.

Lastly, I can't seem to find a source for Squamosa in Canada that will ship. If anyone knows of shops that will do this, It would be great to hear about them. I can find Derasa and Maxima, but no luck over the past few months for Squamosa.

Thanks!
 

TX_REEF

Kessil Fanboy
View Badges
Joined
Mar 12, 2023
Messages
5,228
Reaction score
6,118
Location
Texas
Rating - 100%
4   0   0
I've got an IM 50 Lagoon being set up as a mixed reef and was hoping to be able to put a clam in it.

Preferably I'd like something on the sand, so was looking at Derasa and Squamosa. My understanding was that Derasa would get too big, and I think a clam around 12-14" would fit comfortably where I have a spot.

Will Squamosa realistically get to max size (18" from what I read?) in a home aquarium within the next 5-10 years? If so, I may need to rethink this decision.

Lastly, I can't seem to find a source for Squamosa in Canada that will ship. If anyone knows of shops that will do this, It would be great to hear about them. I can find Derasa and Maxima, but no luck over the past few months for Squamosa.

Thanks!
Fragbox may have clams from time to time, might be worth getting in touch with them.
 

Ziggy17

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 5, 2023
Messages
1,604
Reaction score
1,417
Location
Gotham
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
When I googled it I found a couple shops in Ontario that have them in stock and ship.
 

bobnicaragua

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Nov 28, 2019
Messages
1,851
Reaction score
2,012
Location
Dallas, TX
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
This doesn’t directly answer your question, but I’ve kept croceas on small rocks on the sand. They’re the smallest giant clam.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT AMOUNT OF LIVE ROCK AND SAND SHOULD BE PRIORITIZED FOR OPTIMAL BIODIVERSITY/FILTRATION?

  • 100% live rock + bagged sand

    Votes: 38 27.3%
  • 100% dry rock + 100% live sand

    Votes: 47 33.8%
  • 50/50 live/dry rock, 50/50 live/bagged sand

    Votes: 30 21.6%
  • 75% live rock, 25% live sand

    Votes: 14 10.1%
  • 25% live rock, 75% live sand

    Votes: 10 7.2%
Back
Top