Squamosa Clam Cultured - Tridacna squamosaAlso known as: Scaled Clam
Color: The Squamosa Clam Cultured has a brown, green, blue, purple, gold, black, yellow color.
Size: The Squamosa Clam Cultured may grow to 15 inches.
Diet: Planktivore.
Feeding: It likes to eat Phytoplankton.
Behavior: The Tridacna squamosa is generally peaceful toward other tankmates.
Care: Many consider the Tridacna squamosa a high-maintenance specimen. Not venomous.
Lighting: Has strong lighting needs.Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism.
Water flow: The Scaled Clam requires intermediate water flow.
General notes: The Squamosa Clam is a moderately easy clam to care for. It has very similar requirements as the Derasa Clam and would be classified as slightly harder to maintain than it`s Derasa Cousin. Best kept in well established aquarium. Does not appreciate high current. Can be nipped and harassed by clown gobies, blennies, shrimp, and most Angelfish and Butterfly fish.
Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Origin: The Squamosa Clam Cultured is commonly collected from Indo-Pacific.
Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 2 to 3 inches; the medium generally
3 to 4 inches; the large generally 4 to 5 inches.
Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.
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