Coral Profile
Maxima Clam
Tridacna maxima
Also known as: Tridacna Maxima, Blue Maxima
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Type
Clam
Difficulty
advanced
Light
high
Flow
medium
Notes
Iridescent blue, gold, or teal mantle, the showstopper of reef tanks. Needs intense light and pristine calcium/alkalinity. Vulnerable to pyramidellid snails and angelfish nipping.
Compatible Neighbors
Corals compatible with Maxima Clam
Every coral below passes the reef-compatibility engine when placed alongside Maxima Clam. Verdicts account for stinging sweepers, wandering anemones, and overgrowth pressure. Cautions mean you can still keep both but should plan placement (frag plugs, separate rockwork, sight breaks).
Green Star Polyps
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Pulsing Xenia
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Discosoma Mushroom
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Zoanthids
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Hammer Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Frogspawn Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Torch Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Duncan Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Birdsnest Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Montipora Capricornis
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Toadstool Leather
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
Kenya Tree Coral
ExcellentNo sting, sweeper, or overgrowth conflict recorded.
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