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Maxima owners
Those who have or have had Maximas. WHat is there survival rate, I know there is no certain number. but in general do they not make it very often?
I really want a Maxima and have been doing alot of reading on them lately and it seems they are very touchy/fragile? Do maxima owners find this to be true |
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Hi Forum,
keeping a Maxima is as difficult as keeping other tridacnic clams but not magic. When you look for some important points, you will have fun for a long time with your clam. Be sure your tank is good cycled (min. 6 months - better 12) and your system is robust. Read about the lighting requirements in this forum. Buying: Have a real good look for "your" clam. Donīt buy clams with: - bleached parts - white spots - clams with small white snails - clams that are closed the whole time - clams that react only slowly when they are irritateted (that means fast closing and opening a few seconds later) - damaged byssus (be shure the clam is not fixed on the ground when it is moved - good dealers cut the byssal-strings with a shear) When you arrive at home, give the clam a lot of time to acclimate with your tank-water with the drop-method for 30 to 45 Minutes. When you put the clam into your tank, turn it around until all air is escaped. Find a nice place for the clam. If it wonīt open, tries do get away with the byssus, or falls to one side a lot of times look for another place - you will find it soon. When you bought a clam bigger than 2-3 " you donīt have to feed them. If they are smaller, the rate of the mantle size is to small for the big muscle - the clam is not able to support itself only with photosynthesis. Then you should feed phytoplancton and Aminoacid (like in Clam-Farms) - take care for the water-values When you follow these tips, you will have fun with your clam Best regards Kristof |
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Thanks for the info Kristof
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"If they are smaller, the rate of the mantle size is to small for the big muscle - the clam is not able to support itself only with photosynthesis."
here we go again~
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