Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas)

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Giant Clam

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Giant Clam

Tridacna gigas

2271 Litres (600 US G.)

137-118 cm (53.9-46.5")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-100 years

Family

Tridacnidae

This animal is available captive bred




Alternative names

Origin

Indo-Pacific reef slopes.

Sexing

Like its other relatives, it is hermaphroditic.

Tank compatibility

Position so it can receive enough light. Do not house with known predators like Angelfish and Butterflyfish.

Diet

Photosynthetic algae in tissues provide food. Can also do supplemental feeding.

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

A reef tank with good flow and passive tank mates will do/

Behaviour

Sedentary, like most Tridacnids.

Identification

Sports a mantle that is often blue, to blue-green, to green. It is vastly larger than its relatives, making it "the" giant clam.

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