Quick Clam ID - Aquarium Advice

sumphead · 01-31-2004, 07:51 PM

Hey guys brndfrb and I went shoppin today and he picked up this clam (still in the bag) It was sold as a Crocea but I am almost convinced it's a Maxima. Deep blue, little purple. Any takers?

R-

sumphead · 01-31-2004, 07:51 PM

Uhhh helps if you have a pic, huh?

sumphead · 01-31-2004, 07:54 PM

Oh yeah, it's about 5.5" and was a mere $70!

reefrunner69 · 01-31-2004, 08:14 PM

Need to see the shell, from what I can see in the bag...it's a crocea, croceas scutes will be fairly small having been worn down from boring into the rock. Maximas are also boring clams, but do not bore as far and there scutes are only worn down about halfway up the shell.

02-01-2004, 06:24 AM

Nice looking clam..

James

Electrobes · 02-01-2004, 11:16 AM

beautiful clam! You're making me jealous!!!!!

sumphead · 02-01-2004, 11:29 AM

Not mine guys, brndfrb (member here) got it. If My lights were up on the Big tank he would have come home with me. Well right after we fought over it in the parking lot, [acronym:c5dac997b7="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:c5dac997b7]. Be both got some nice things though.

brndfrb · 02-01-2004, 11:57 AM

well here is a pic of the calm in out of the bag and in my tank. Tell me what you think of it and if i got a good deal?

sumphead · 02-01-2004, 12:32 PM

You know you got a deal.

reefrunner69 · 02-01-2004, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Tell me what you think of it and if i got a good deal?

It sucks

Seriously, it is very unhealthy, not sure why these other guys are trying to shine you on...luckily for you though, I happen to be an expert in clams and can get it back into good health for you, just send it to me. I wouldn't do this for just anyone

It is gaping a bit, but that is a normal stress reaction for the clam, make sure it is stable and has something to attatch to, and it should be fine within a day or two. From that pic, it does look like a maxima, but I would like to see a shot of the shell from the side, to be sure.

01-31-2004, 07:51 PM	#1
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	Quick Clam ID Hey guys brndfrb and I went shoppin today and he picked up this clam (still in the bag) It was sold as a Crocea but I am almost convinced it's a Maxima. Deep blue, little purple. Any takers? R-

01-31-2004, 07:54 PM	#3
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	Oh yeah, it's about 5.5" and was a mere $70! __________________ I wish I had a nickel for every miracle that you easily tricked me into. -Chris Robinson

01-31-2004, 08:14 PM	#4
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 108	Need to see the shell, from what I can see in the bag...it's a crocea, croceas scutes will be fairly small having been worn down from boring into the rock. Maximas are also boring clams, but do not bore as far and there scutes are only worn down about halfway up the shell. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

02-01-2004, 11:29 AM	#7
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	Not mine guys, brndfrb (member here) got it. If My lights were up on the Big tank he would have come home with me. Well right after we fought over it in the parking lot, [acronym:c5dac997b7="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:c5dac997b7]. Be both got some nice things though. __________________ I wish I had a nickel for every miracle that you easily tricked me into. -Chris Robinson

02-01-2004, 12:32 PM	#9
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	You know you got a deal. __________________ I wish I had a nickel for every miracle that you easily tricked me into. -Chris Robinson

02-01-2004, 06:24 AM	#5
cj10488 Guest Posts: n/a	Nice looking clam.. James

02-01-2004, 11:16 AM	#6
Electrobes Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,076 Images: 7	beautiful clam! You're making me jealous!!!!!

02-01-2004, 11:57 AM	#8
brndfrb Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Danville, Indiana Posts: 751 Images: 4	well here is a pic of the calm in out of the bag and in my tank. Tell me what you think of it and if i got a good deal?

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