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First one is a derasa not a squamousa. The second though is definitely a maxima.
This. And just curious what kind of light you use? those Tahitian Maximas require STRONG light for long term health, 400W MH would be idealFirst one is a derasa not a squamousa. The second though is definitely a maxima.
I agree with jzaso ^above^ but most likely what was stated in being T. derasa and T. maxima.
A bit on lighting for these Clams in general is that they host some of the same zoox as Macro algae and rely much more on the Red 625-670nm spectrum than Corals do. So many tanks nowadays are lit with fixtures lacking in this spectrum from LED's to 20K MH that especially for Clams coming in shipping stressed and placing them under light they get little energy from can be damaging or even fatal.
Cheers, Todd
I'll see what I can dig back up on it. I came across it in a off-hand way where article was stating the the Giant Clams tested had significant amounts of Chlorophyll B which is primarily associated with terrestrial plants. As an experiment I have placed a new smaller Gold 2" T. maxima in my Frag Tank directly under a Red emitter and seems quite 'Happy' and looks pretty good to.
Cheers, Todd
How can u tell if its a Tahitian maxima vs whatever other kind there are? Which type of maxima requires the least light?
Why wouldn't you pay too much for the first clam. What's wrong with it?