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07-26-2008, 07:21 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Plymouth, MA, USA
Posts: 407
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Clam getting too big?
Hello,
Just wondering - I have a 120g reef that is about 4 years old. One clam (Derasa) is just getting huge (see pic). I have noted that it is starting to 'gape' a bit. Still seems healthy, still growing like mad, still reacts to touch or light changes, but can it outgrow this tank? When should I worry about moving it / donating it to someone with a larger tank?
Thanks
Pat
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07-26-2008, 10:03 PM
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SHARK
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 2,017
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yes it can and it will grow to 18-20 inches depending on you alk and calcium levels. you need to get rid of it when every you want to ive seen people dedicate half there aquarium to a big clam its all dependent on what you want to do
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07-27-2008, 07:17 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Man he's cool!I'd keep it but it's up to you,you can get a good $$$ for him!
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07-31-2008, 01:48 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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i have a 7-8 inch derasa now. I know he will get as big as yours. I maintain calc at 420-430 and alk at 10dkh. I would like it to get big like that but looks like it could be an issue too
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10-10-2008, 08:31 PM
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squid
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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wow, i agree that could sell for a lot of $$$$$
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10-10-2008, 08:34 PM
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Wants a Howitzer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,937
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too bad you can't frag clams....eh?
Wow, that is quite a sight...!
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one 7" Toadfish named Todd (Batrachomoeus trispinosus)- Tuxedo urchin eater
Assorted mushrooms, zoanthids, ricordea, leathers, a candy and brains...
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10-11-2008, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
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I've seens folks pay hundreds of dollars for clams that size, so there may be a market if you ever chose to give it up.
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10-19-2008, 06:38 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bradenton FL
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man that thing is a beast !
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10-19-2008, 09:58 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Indiana
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WTG! That thing is amazing.
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10-20-2008, 07:08 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icebear
too bad you can't frag clams....eh?
Wow, that is quite a sight...!
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Wow wouldn't that be GREAT!
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10-20-2008, 10:04 PM
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is covered in epoxy.
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: aurora, colorado
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you made me miss my gramma 
and that clam is certainly impressive
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10-27-2008, 12:48 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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That is one nice clam. That'd be worth getting a new bigger tank just to keep.
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10-27-2008, 11:42 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Rock Hill, SC
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One word.............Holy crap.......... ok maybe 2
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10-28-2008, 06:26 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Greer, SC
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Thats a nice clam! You have evidently done something right  |
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10-28-2008, 06:33 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West of Dimples
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He looks fine,.. I wouldn't worry about him. My Derassa got to be about 12" and he gaped a bit like that too.
Great looking clam!
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