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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