Ultra Maxima Clam – Tridacna maxima – XLarge

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Clams are wonderful additions to any reef aquaria but do have some requirements that make them more difficult than other inverts to keep. Some research is recommended before purchasing one to find out what species will work the best in your reef aquarium.

Maxima Clams (Tridacna maxima) are probably the most widespread species of Tridacna clams, ranging across the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to east Indonesia. They are most prized for their brilliant colors and cultured specimens are becoming more available in recent years. Although they can grow much larger, Maxima Clams are very similar in appearance, color and shape to some Crocea Clams (Tridacna crocea), especially in blue and purple individuals and in smaller sizes.

The Maxima Clam can be found in a variety of colors from blues and purples to black, white, orange and greens. The mantle is often spotted, especially around the edges, but the patterns is as variable as the color and can also be striped, blotched or covered with a lace-like network. \