Giant Clams - Downside to them?

[ScotJ]

I was recently at someones place and saw these beautiful clams they had that were about 8" wide. I definitley want to add these to my tank but wanted to ensure there is no downside to having them? Thanks in advance!

 

[melosu58]

I dont have any problems with mine. Mine`s about the sive of a volley ball. It`s a squamosa clam. It`s in my images.

 

[MarineFlake]

The downside is that they get, well, giant. If you have the space and proper conditions, no downside that I can think of.

 

[miniflea84]

They require a lot of light, don't they? I'd love to get one but I'm pretty sure I'd have to upgrade my lighting first.

 

[melosu58]

Some of them do require high lighting. My squamosa requires moderate lighting.