Need an ID confirmation.

[donnievaz]

I was told this was a Crocea clam when I bought it. After doing a little research I think it may be a Maxima. I really don't care either way. I got it for a steal and love it but it would be nice to know exactly what it is.

 

[4FordFamily]

I'm pretty sure that's a maxima based on color -- the ridges indicate to me as well but I'm not an expert

 

[Salty1962]

I'm pretty sure that's a maxima based on color -- the ridges indicate to me as well but I'm not an expert

+1, nice big one!

 

[donnievaz]

Thanks guys. That's what I thought. I got the clam and a few nice frags for $30 from a local guy that was tearing his tank down. :D

 

[reeftanker17]

Awesome clam Def something I want in my tank....... I am jealous congrats!

 

[donnievaz]

Here's a better pic. The first pic makes it look bigger than it is.

 

[Bayside]

Looks like a Crocea to me.

 

[Knapp870]

Hard to tell from pic but I think it's a maxima. The telltale difference is the ribbing on the shell, maximas have fingernails and crocea are smoother

 

[bsagea]

My best guess is a crocea. Ridges on the shells can depend on the amount of flow. Only true way to tell is by checking the bysal opening on the bottom of the clam.

 

[KJ]

A+^^^^^ Crocea.

 

[reeftanker17]

Any new pics of your clam?

 

[donnievaz]

Any new pics of your clam?

 

[Tahoe61]

No doubt in my mind it's a stunning Crocea.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Crocea. Beaut at that. These guys love light! Max size is around 6" and they can live a long time. I miss mine after 9years it passed (was full 6" when I got it too). Good luck! Nice score!