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About Maxima Clam
Maxima clams have a thick, ribbed shell with vibrant coloration ranging from blue, green, orange, or red, often with contrasting mantle patterns. The shell is roughly square or heart-shaped with radiating ridges, and the colorful fleshy mantle is studded with photoreceptive spots.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful with fish, but should not be housed with predatory starfish, triggers, or puffers that may damage the clam. Can coexist with non-aggressive fish and other filter feeders.
- Family
- Cardiidae
- Appearance Description
- Maxima clams have a thick, ribbed shell with vibrant coloration ranging from blue, green, orange, or red, often with contrasting mantle patterns. The shell is roughly square or heart-shaped with radiating ridges, and the colorful fleshy mantle is studded with photoreceptive spots.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Max Size
- 6
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Category
- Clam
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Notes
- Beautiful 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.
- Diet Details
- Photosynthetic zooxanthellae provide most nutrition in moderate to strong lighting. Supplement with phytoplankton, liquid foods, and occasional small particulates; benefits from regular water quality and nutrient cycling.
- Type
- Symbiotic
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