Clams

Tridacna Clams have become very popular among marine aquarists. The most distinguishing feature of clams is their large two-part shell and interior mantle. Most have intricately colored patterns in the mantle, making them attractive additions to the marine aquariu

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The mantle of the Crocea Clam, also called the Boring Clam or Crocus Clam, is a mixture of colors. Super colored clams are a vibrant metallic blue, green, or blue/green coloratin... [Read more]

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The Derasa Clam is also referred to as the Southern Giant Clam or Smooth Giant Clam. The latter name refers to the relative lack of ribbing and scales on the shell. The smoothness... [Read more]

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The Maxima Clam is also known as the Great Clam or Rugosa Clam. It is found in a variety of colors and patterns. In general, Maxima Clams have larger areas of solid color than... [Read more]

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The Squamosa Clam is also referred to as the Scaled Clam. Its species name squamosa is the Latin word for scale. The numerous rows of large scales over its entire shell are often... [Read more]