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Old 12/11/2007, 10:08 PM
ReefTECK ReefTECK is offline
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Question Bring out your clams!

Six months of growth nearly 1 whole inch! I've had this deraesa under two 175 watt Metal Halides 20" from the surface. I'm so proud of my clam!





Anybody else got clams that your proud of?! lets see them!
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Old 12/11/2007, 10:29 PM
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nice!
I feel like I've posted these too many times, but here's mine


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Old 12/11/2007, 11:22 PM
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Heres a couple of mine







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Old 12/12/2007, 12:28 AM
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my derasa[IMG][/IMG]
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Old 12/12/2007, 12:55 AM
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Talking

Well I just posted some pic's in the clam forum but alot of people don't get over to there so I will add here too.

Here are a few of my clams, sorry for the bad pic's

blue maxima / black with blue stripe maxima


3 crocea's


green maxima


teardrop maxima


gold maxima


maroon w white maxima


derasa


gigas


squamosa


squamosa
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Old 12/12/2007, 08:30 AM
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Old 12/12/2007, 08:36 AM
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This picture is old, and the clam's mantle is already higher than the pointy part of the rock it is next to.. she's gettin big!:

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Old 12/12/2007, 11:24 AM
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clams

I don't have a clam...yet...I'm so inspired now!
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Old 12/12/2007, 04:18 PM
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Wow great pictures guys! I'm lovin those maxximas! And how about that green croecea!? I don't think I've seen a croecea that green ever! Looking real good. Any advice on where to get the best maxximas? Most of you guys going through clamsdirect.com or have ya just gotta really great LFS?!

Good responses lets keep going!
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Old 12/12/2007, 05:35 PM
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Old 12/12/2007, 08:11 PM
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live aquaria has nice maxima's from time to time.
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Old 12/12/2007, 08:34 PM
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Awesome picks everyone!
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Old 12/12/2007, 10:44 PM
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Old 12/12/2007, 11:06 PM
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This Deresa was 1.5" in length when I got it on July 24... it is now over 4" long (it grew 2.5 inches in less than 5 months):



BTW I try to keep my Ca level between 450 and 500 to encourage good growth
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Old 12/12/2007, 11:14 PM
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hey mbbuna the maxima in pic #2 is it a new one?
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Old 12/12/2007, 11:27 PM
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ive had it for a few months
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Old 12/12/2007, 11:41 PM
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My derasa: 11"x8"x8"



From above:

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Old 12/12/2007, 11:53 PM
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wow what an awsome coloration and pattern on this guy!!
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Old 12/13/2007, 12:46 AM
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here are some more

7 of my 10 clam combo, the other 3 are already anchored elsewhere on the rocks



4" squamosa


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Old 12/13/2007, 11:36 AM
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Freed,

You ever think to yourself, this clam looks alot like Tridacna tevora? Kinda does to me. I don't think it is, but that would be kewl.

Lovin all these pics guys!
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Old 12/13/2007, 12:20 PM
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Derasa 2005, about 3+/-


Now 7-8" +/-


Gigas 2005 3.5"+/-


Now 11-12"!!


Crocea 2005 4-5"


Now about 7+/- does't grow too fast but still attached to the same rock
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Old 12/13/2007, 12:47 PM
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arts007....your avatar makes me REALLY want to go whip up a batch of pancakes! Mmmm.

Anyway, on to my humble submission. The clams here are gorgeous, but I love my little 3" Crocea:


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Old 12/13/2007, 11:32 PM
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oops squamosa pic didn't work

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Old 12/14/2007, 12:46 AM
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cool, nice to see some folks finally emerge from the forgotten depths of the clam forum.
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Old 12/14/2007, 02:13 AM
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cool, nice to see some folks finally emerge from the forgotten depths of the clam forum.
i like hiding in there
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