Tridacna derasa

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Derasa Clam
Derasa Clam
Species Tridacna derasa
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 757.082 liters
757,082.356 mL

200 US Gallons (757.1L)

Size 50.8 cm

15-20 " (38.1-50.8cm)

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 345.15 K
161.6 °F
621.27 °R

351.15 K
172.4 °F
632.07 °R
72 -78 °C (161.6-172.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

50-100 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Derasa Clam, Southern Giant Clam, Smooth Giant Clam

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Tridacna derasa
Availability Uncommon
Common name Derasa Clam
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 20 in (50.8 cm)  +
Maximum age 100  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 351.15 K (78 °C, 172.4 °F, 632.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 200 US Gallon (757.082 liters, 757,082.356 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 345.15 K (72 °C, 161.6 °F, 621.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Tridacna derasa
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