Possible new clam

[Sean Duggan]

Hi everyone I’ve had a blue maxima clam that’s been in my aquarium since July. It’s doing very well and has been growing on the sand bed. I was thinking about getting another different type of clam but wasn’t sure what type to get. I was looking on algae barn at their selection and I like how they come with those custom rocks. Was just wondering if someone could suggest another type of clam for me that has worked well for you

 

[CuzzA]

Maxima clams are rock boring. Long term you may want to consider moving it on to a clam rock. A good hardy sand clam species is derasa. They are very forgiving. Just remember all of these species grow pretty large so plan accordingly.

 

[Sean Duggan]

Yeah my clam was on a rock but had to be moved while trying to get a problem tang out of my tank. Only been in the sand for like a week and I’m waiting for the clam rocks on algae barn to be back in stock unless you know of another possible place to get them. And I was thinking about the dersa or possibly the squimossa. I want something with a little bit of yellow

 

[DSC reef]

Squamosa and derasa will do great on a sand bed.

 

[reef lover]

+1 squammy!

 

[Sean Duggan]

Okay so if I get a squamosa it can go directly on sand bed without any problems

 

[DSC reef]

Okay so if I get a squamosa it can go directly on sand bed without any problems

Absolutely, even bare bottom :)

 

[Sean Duggan]

Okay sweet just ordered a clam rock from pristine rocks for my maxima and will talk to my LFS about getting a squamosa