Hanser Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Here is a top down pic of my clam, it was under MH lighting at the pet store, but about three feet away and it was lighting multiple tanks. From what I remember ( its been two weeks) it was mostly brownish-purple with flecks of tan. Looking at it top down wasn't too impressive either. I took this pic this morning. It is in my BC29 under the 20" Nova Extreme Pro and 1/2 up the tank slightly to the left of center. It seems that the color has been turning more purple and the tan flecks are more apparent. Does anyone know how much clams can or do color up over time? Im thinking even under the MH in the pet store it is getting much more light in my tank. I started it on the sand bed and after a week moved it up. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment
Jungle_John Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Here is a top down pic of my clam, it was under MH lighting at the pet store, but about three feet away and it was lighting multiple tanks. From what I remember ( its been two weeks) it was mostly brownish-purple with flecks of tan. Looking at it top down wasn't too impressive either. I took this pic this morning. It is in my BC29 under the 20" Nova Extreme Pro and 1/2 up the tank slightly to the left of center. It seems that the color has been turning more purple and the tan flecks are more apparent. Does anyone know how much clams can or do color up over time? Im thinking even under the MH in the pet store it is getting much more light in my tank. I started it on the sand bed and after a week moved it up. Any input would be greatly appreciated! wow hes is a nice clam. i know they can change color to the light they need. there is nice article about clam colors, ill try to find it and link it for you. maybe some one else will have a link to it. i dont think however he will get more color that what he has. Link to comment
basser1 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I believe under intense lighting, it should get darker. Link to comment
plainrt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 nope send it my way.............. Link to comment
Thunderstruck34 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 that looks like a nice MAXIMA! Link to comment
Mr. Thingdoer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 that looks like a nice MAXIMA! +1 Maxima Link to comment
Hanser Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 huh...it was sold to me as a Crocea. What makes you say Maxima? Link to comment
Jungle_John Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 idk, take a picture of its foot and we can ID it. Link to comment
Hanser Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd love to but it is firmly attached to the rock its sitting on. Link to comment
Thunderstruck34 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 well it's pattern is what would normally be expected of a maxima, the dots outlaying the edges of the mantle, the way the mantle folds out, idk to me the incurrent siphon looks a lot more similar to a maxima's as well. Can you get a side shot at all? The way the scutes are would also be a good indicator. Link to comment
Rockfish Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 well it's pattern is what would normally be expected of a maxima, the dots outlaying the edges of the mantle, the way the mantle folds out, idk to me the incurrent siphon looks a lot more similar to a maxima's as well. Can you get a side shot at all? The way the scutes are would also be a good indicator. +1 looks like a maxima to me Link to comment
SPS20 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That appears to be a Maxima to my eye. Regardless, clams don't change color appreciably. They aren't like corals in that sense. Generally speaking, you get what you get with clams. Link to comment
spanko Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Always though this was a good thread. http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-...easy-54343.html Link to comment
corallineadam Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 does it have any defined schutes on the shell?? if it does, likely maxima. if not, likely crocea..... Link to comment
Kraylen Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thats a Maxima like luxury FWD nissan sedans. Link to comment
SpankythePyro Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 mmm luxury FWD car... can't get much better than that Link to comment
corallineadam Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 mmm luxury FWD car... can't get much better than that what about a RWD muscle car! Link to comment
Hanser Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 OK here are two pics... There are scutes on the upper edge of the shell, but to me the overall shape looks more crocea. Thanks for all the feedback. Link to comment
Rockfish Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 no that's def a maxima...... Link to comment
Jungle_John Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 no that's def a maxima...... +1 Link to comment
Thunderstruck34 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 well overall shape is that of a maxima, which it is, crocea's are more smooth. Where did you buy it? Still a nice maxima! Link to comment
SPS20 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Scuting, by itself, is not an indication of species. Both Croceas and Maximas develop pronounced scutes, but Croceas tend to wear them off while burrowing into rocks in nature. Link to comment
Hanser Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Scuting, by itself, is not an indication of species. Both Croceas and Maximas develop pronounced scutes, but Croceas tend to wear them off while burrowing into rocks in nature. I've read that too. Thanks for the feed back. Thunderstruck34, I bought it at a local pet store in Salem, NH They also had a squamosa for sale as a derasa, that was an easy one to figure out. Link to comment
SpankythePyro Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 what about a RWD muscle car! sarcasm... its not really luxury if its fwd... lol Link to comment
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