Maxima owners

[kdblove_99]

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

[Kristof1]

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.

Don´t 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 won´t 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 don´t 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

[kdblove_99]

Thanks for the info Kristof

[ezcompany]

"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~