Tridacna maxima

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Maxima Clam
Maxima Clam
Species Tridacna maxima
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 50.8 cm

14-20 " (35.6-50.8cm)

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-100 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Maxima Clam

[edit] Origin

Shallow Indo-Pacific reefs.

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Comes several colour variations including blue, purple, brown and green.

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Facts about Tridacna maxima
Availability Uncommon
Common name Maxima Clam
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Foods Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 20 in (50.8 cm)  +
Maximum age 100  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Tridacna maxima
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