my new golden teardrop maximus

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  1. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    hi guys, figured i'd give the world of clams a try and bought this golden teardrop maximus clam. I'm most likely short on the watts, but it seems to be doing well.

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    A4_Andre, Oct 3, 2009
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  2. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's a pretty sweet Tridacna-Gluteus Maximus clam. :)
     
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  3. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    BUT really that is a great pick up.
     
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  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Nice clam, but remember that maximas are rock dwelling clams and would prefer to be in the rock work, plus you will be able to get him closer to the light... I take it the clam is an ORA?
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Oct 3, 2009
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  5. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    Unfortunately i have no idea if it's ORA, but i have moved it to a rock. The current is not as strong though.
     
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  6. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    i put him on a rock and closer to the lights, but it opened up more while it was on the sand. gives me the impression it preferred the sand to the rock.
     
    A4_Andre, Oct 4, 2009
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  7. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I have my Maxima on the sand. Whn I put it on a rock it kept jumping off. I finally gave up and put it on the sand. It seems to be doing well there and is growing nicely.
     
    pgreef, Oct 4, 2009
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  8. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    well, he grabbed hold of the rock so i'm just going to leave him.
     
    A4_Andre, Oct 4, 2009
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  9. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    nice clam, he will let you know when he is happy
     
    the fisherman, Oct 4, 2009
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  10. lfckenya

    lfckenya Spaghetti Worm

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    32boom, ur puns were not lost on me! loool...... and im sure u meant "BUTT really that is a great pick up."
     
    lfckenya, Oct 4, 2009
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