Black and white maxima clam

naka · #1 10/31/2006, 06:12 PM

I just got this gorgeous clam from Rommel. Isn't she gorgeous?

James

a4twenty · #2 10/31/2006, 06:30 PM

wow, very nice. we never see anything like that up here in canada

ezcompany · #3 10/31/2006, 06:37 PM

man...those things are so rare...ur probably the 2nd person i've seen on reef central with one

Unarce · #4 10/31/2006, 07:12 PM

Nice one, Naka! I was eyeing that one when I was at his place, Saturday.

capefear · #5 10/31/2006, 08:56 PM

looks to have pm just like alot of the other clams that are in that tank,it will be ok as long as you treat it. sweet clam good luck.

reefkoi · #6 10/31/2006, 10:11 PM

pm, are you on crack?

Omar H · #7 10/31/2006, 11:21 PM

No sure that it's got pm, but a closer pic would help. There is a tiny section that's showing the shell, could be just the clam reacting to something else. I wouldn't say capefear is on crack, its observation is a good one.

So, can we get a closer pic? Please!

by the way awful looking clam. If you don't want it, I'll be happy to take it out of your hands. After all, since when did black and white became colorful? (Just kidding of course)

Omar

capefear · #8 11/01/2006, 01:05 AM

just look at all the other clams in the tank they are in bad shape, your clam came out of that same tank.

naka · #9 11/01/2006, 08:34 AM

thanks everyone. I'll take another closeup picture later today.

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Originally posted by Unarce
Nice one, Naka! I was eyeing that one when I was at his place, Saturday.

Thanks Karl!

James

cpatbay · #10 11/01/2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by capefear
just look at all the other clams in the tank they are in bad shape, your clam came out of that same tank.

Come on. The clams in Rommel's tank are not in bad shape. They are very healthy! Judging the health of clams by just one picture isn't right. Just a little bit of perturbation (flow, light change, etc) would make the clam looks like its mantle is receded or curled.

jmaneyapanda · #11 11/01/2006, 01:11 PM

i dont think it's pm either. it almost seems as if pm is the new terndy disease. I know its real and is out there, but, it seems everyone screams pm at the drop of a hat.

cpatbay · #12 11/01/2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by naka
I just got this gorgeous clam from Rommel. Isn't she gorgeous?

James

I wanted this clam when I saw it !! But you beat me to it! Sigh! Congratulations on owning a great specimen!

a4twenty · #13 11/01/2006, 03:42 PM

looks like it's just reacting to the large shadow moving over it.

Ventralis321 · #14 11/01/2006, 07:24 PM

I've had pm. It's not pretty. Really hard to get rid of if you have no other tank. I lost about 6 clams to pm. It spreads quickly if you don't take care of it. I believe the protozoan also falls onto the substrate and will infect other clams that come near it. If it is Pm i would treat it and put it in another tank like a QT that has adequate water quality and lighting and let your main tank resolve the remaining protos. I don't think they live without a host very long.

german_reef · #15 11/02/2006, 09:06 AM

Congrats! I would love to see (better buy

) something like this here in Germany

Confooseld · #16 11/02/2006, 09:50 AM

All I can say is you better be on the next tank tour.

reefkoi · #17 11/03/2006, 12:31 AM

pm is very pinched looking, (obviously) sometimes the edges fold up, a little retracted like the photo doesnt look like pM at all to me. Just to say "PM like all his clams" is just trolling. your looking to ruin this guys new purchase, dont be jealous, just say its nice and crawl back into the hole buddy

GreshamH · #18 11/03/2006, 02:00 AM

I think he was referring to Rommel's tank, which is just odd as saying Naka's are infected. I've seen Rommel's in person, and the wholesaler he got them from, no PM at either place

spsdude · #19 11/03/2006, 06:45 AM

What an awesome looking maxima! Truly a show piece in a great looking tank! Capefear's comments IMO are sad because he is a major supporter of another vendor. The object of the tread is to enjoy a beautiful clam from a happy owner. I would love to see more pictures! Would make a GREAT sceen saver! Thanks for sharing!
James

naka · #20 11/03/2006, 08:57 AM

I have to agree w/ most of you here. Rommel's stuff is top notch. I've purchased several clams, sps, and lps from him, and never had any problems. I'm looking at the clam right now, and I don't see any problems.

James

capefear · #21 11/03/2006, 05:48 PM

first of all i am in no way looking to ruin this guy's purchase, it is a beautiful calm i have 2 zebra maximas myself. i hope it is a healthy clam and wish him the best of luck with it. i just would not want to see this guy pay all that money for a clam that came out of a tank filled with sps and lps where there is alot of water warfare going on and maxima clams do not take kind to that. if your eyes work you can see that there is something going on with most of the maximas in that tank. and to you reefkoi no i do not use drugs or drink alcohol either.

cpatbay · #22 11/03/2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by capefear
first of all i am in no way looking to ruin this guy's purchase, it is a beautiful calm i have 2 zebra maximas myself. i hope it is a healthy clam and wish him the best of luck with it. i just would not want to see this guy pay all that money for a clam that came out of a tank filled with sps and lps where there is alot of water warfare going on and maxima clams do not take kind to that. if your eyes work you can see that there is something going on with most of the maximas in that tank. and to you reefkoi no i do not use drugs or drink alcohol either.

I am sorry. Water warfare?? I guess my eyes don't work either. Or is it alcohol???

There is NOTHING WRONG with putting clams in a tank with SPS and LPS !! Sounds like unfounded attack.

capefear · #23 11/03/2006, 07:42 PM

yes water warfare, and if you try a walk in clinic you might be able to get a free eye exam.

tonyscoots84 · #24 11/03/2006, 07:55 PM

guys capefear as already stated its an observation from the pic... why would everyone think hes trying to put naka down for buying it... damn... to me it looks like a possibilty.. hey anything is possible how about u post some more pics of that beautiful clam so we can see it better... just a thought....

cpatbay · #25 11/03/2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by capefear
yes water warfare, and if you try a walk in clinic you might be able to get a free eye exam.

Just a wolf in a sheep skin. You really care if naka bought a clam that is sick?? Give me a break. You have been bad mouthing ultimatefrags for quite a few threads now. Just admit it. You are simply trolling.