Coral Profile

Maxima Clam

Tridacna maxima

Also known as: Tridacna Maxima, Blue Maxima

Clamadvanced

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.

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