how much is too much

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Dingo, Oct 19, 2009.

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    im going to a fish store ive never been to before this weekend. I am on the market for a clam, (squamosa or else derasa) what would be a good price range? how much did you guys pay for your clams?
     
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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Depends on the clam and how much i like it to be honest! Ive paid 25-100 before!
     
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  3. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Size is a big factor,I paid $59 for a 21/2 inch blue maxima,same store has 1-11/2 insh gold ones for $39.Ive read threads on this site that say that clams closer to three inch size require less feeding and generally are more likely to do well in the aquarium.
     
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  4. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    my 3 inch clam was close to $100
     
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  5. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Yeah.. ranges.. saw a smalllll blue maxima for $40 at a local lfs.
     
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  6. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It depends on the individual health and color of the clam. But the most important thing is: How much is it worth to you? After I spend x amount of money on it, will I regret that? You can buy something you know in your mind is a great deal; but if it doesn't make you happy, it wasn't worth it.
     
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  7. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    well guys thanks for all the responses! I am in college and poor so im trying to stretch every dollar as far as i can lol
     
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  8. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    my lfs has a 17inch wide gigas clam for sale at $475. Now that is too big and much for me ;)
     
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    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Ouch!!! we have one thats about a foot long in the tank here at psu... id say its a bright purple colored maxima but im not entirely positive on that one?
     
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  10. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Advanced Aquatics? I saw that thing a couple of years ago.

    I paid about $40 for my Maxima. It was really small (2 inches maybe) but has been doing well and growing.
     
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