{"product_id":"blue-stripe-derasa-clam","title":"Blue Stripe Derasa Clam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirement:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh (250-350+ PAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the widest distribution of any Tridacnid species. It is found from the Red Sea, throughout the Indo-Pacific region, to Australia and Polynesia. It usually occurs in shallow, clear water, high current areas where they are known to form high-density populations. They will attach to the substrate with threads from the byssal organ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima clams have many different colors and patterns. For this reason, they are usually graded to help classify the mantle colors. The reflection of colors will change as one views the mantle from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey require high light levels in the aquarium and are best placed high in the tank, close to the lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Image is a representation of what to expect. The clam you receive may vary in appearance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima Clams thrive in clear, stable water conditions. They have a hard skeleton and will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity (Salinity):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.024-1.026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e75-78 Degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.1-8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8-9dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e380-450ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1300-1450ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate (NO3):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10-30ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.01-0.1ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite (NO2):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUndetectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia (NH3):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUndetectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima Clams usually do best in high lighting, around 250-350+ PAR. For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different areas, helping ensure each photosynthetic organism gets the right intensity for its needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Tank Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the clam high up in the tank where they can be close to the lights. Do not move it unless absolutely necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Flow Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate, steady flow is ideal. Too much direct flow may cause them to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAggressiveness and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima clams are peaceful invertebrates. Avoid keeping clams in a tank with fish that may pick on the clam's mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they are photosynthetic, Maxima clams will benefit from feeding live phytoplankton to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClams grow relatively slowly. They are one of the smaller species of giant clams, but can still grow to nearly 12\" in size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summit City Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52238502887707,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.summitcitycoral.com\/products\/blue-stripe-derasa-clam","provider":"Summit City Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}