Ultra Blue Maxima (5"-7")
SKU:
927549
$349.99
$349.99
per item
(FREE SHIPPING) Our Top Grade Ultra Maxima Clams are all cherry picked and selected for the brightest ultra blue coloration. They are nice and big and measure 5-7" or likely about the size of the palm of your hand. We carry only the best grade premium cultured clams to offer on our site. They are the best way to add bright blue color to your tank.
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Ultra Blue Maxima Clams are a type of Tridacna Maxima, a species of saltwater clam that is highly prized by aquarium enthusiasts for their stunning blue coloration and distinctive shape. Our aquacultured Maxima Clams are quite large, at approximately 5-7". This bigger size comes with a higher success rate in captivity due to their ability to capture more light and depend less on filtered foods.
These clams require high levels of light to maintain their bright blue coloration and support photosynthesis in their zooxanthella, which is essential for their survival. In addition to adequate lighting, Ultra Blue Maxima Clams also require a stable water environment. This includes maintaining proper water temperature, alkalinity levels, calcium levels, and salinity. These clams are filter feeders, so they will benefit from a constant source of nutrients. It is recommended that they are fed phytoplankton or other small particulate foods several times a week.
It is important to note that Ultra Blue Maxima Clams are maricultured, meaning they are grown in ocean-based farms rather than being collected from the wild. This not only helps to conserve wild populations but also ensures that they produce clams that display the most desired ultra coloration.
It is important to note that Ultra Blue Maxima Clams are maricultured, meaning they are grown in ocean-based farms rather than being collected from the wild. This not only helps to conserve wild populations but also ensures that they produce clams that display the most desired ultra coloration.
Scientifically, Tridacna Maxima is a species of bivalve mollusk found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. They are known to inhabit coral reefs and other rocky areas where they attach themselves to the substrate using their byssal threads. Ultra Blue Maxima Clams are a variety of Tridacna Maxima that have been selectively bred for their intense blue coloration, making them a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Caring for Ultra Blue Maxima Clams involves providing them with adequate lighting of ideally 300+ PAR, a stable water environment, and a source of nutrients such as phytoplankton. Aquacultured specimens are recommended to ensure their health and sustainability, and they are a fascinating addition to any saltwater aquarium.
Caring for Ultra Blue Maxima Clams involves providing them with adequate lighting of ideally 300+ PAR, a stable water environment, and a source of nutrients such as phytoplankton. Aquacultured specimens are recommended to ensure their health and sustainability, and they are a fascinating addition to any saltwater aquarium.
