Where to buy Crocea Clam
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About Crocea Clam
Small, colorful giant clam with a shell typically 4-6 inches that displays vibrant hues of blue, green, orange, red, or brown. Distinctive fleshy mantle (body) extends beyond the shell edge and often exhibits iridescent patterns; the oral disc features prominent ridges and a large central opening.
Key facts
- Compatibility
- Compatible with peaceful fish and non-aggressive invertebrates. Should not be housed with predatory crustaceans, wrasses, or aggressive butterflyfish that may peck at the mantle.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Category
- Filter Feeder
- Notes
- Stunning coloration with blue, green, or gold patterns. Temperature range 72-78°F. Requires high water quality and strong lighting (PAR 300-400). Sensitive to water quality changes. Not recommended for beginners.
- Appearance Description
- Small, colorful giant clam with a shell typically 4-6 inches that displays vibrant hues of blue, green, orange, red, or brown. Distinctive fleshy mantle (body) extends beyond the shell edge and often exhibits iridescent patterns; the oral disc features prominent ridges and a large central opening.
- Diet Details
- Filter feeder consuming zooplankton and phytoplankton. Also derives nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae in tissues via photosynthesis, making strong lighting essential for long-term health.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Cardiidae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Max Size
- 6
- Type
- Clam
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Fiji, typically found in shallow reef environments and lagoons.
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