Are Tridacna maxima Hardy clams?
Tridacna maxima are relatively hardy clams, and require intense lighting and good water flow in the home aquarium. Proper water chemistry is very important, and they will thrive when calcium levels of 380- 450 mg/L, alkalinity level of 8-11 dKH, and magnesium level of 1280-1350 ppm are maintained.
Where do maxima clams live?
The maxima clam (Tridacna maxima) has the widest range of all the tridacnid clams. The species occurs in China, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Red Sea, East Africa, India and throughout the Indo-Pacific. Whether living on reef rock, over sand or nestled between corals, T. maxima prefers strongly illuminated habitats.
Which tridacnid clam has the widest range?
The maxima clam ( Tridacna maxima ) has the widest range of all the tridacnid clams. The species occurs in China, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Red Sea, East Africa, India and throughout the Indo-Pacific.
What is the size of a T maxima clam?
T. maxima is the smallest of the “giant” clams at less than a third the size of the true giant clam T. gigas . These sustainably farmed specimens are available as First Grade, Gold and Black & Color. See below for more information. Purchase Size: Approximately 2″ + 0.5 (length) Max Size: 20 cm (7.9″)