Hybrid giant clams have been an enigma to the aquarists who seek to understand them in order to better provide for these treasured bivalves. Finally a new research experiment not only confirmed the authenticity of hybrid Tridacna clams – they’ve…
Tridacna squamosina: First Aquarium Pictures of the Rare Red Sea Endemic
Tridacna squamosina was first described jus over ten years ago and we finally have the first solid evidence for this species in the aquarium hobby. Originally described as Tridacna costata, T. squamosina or the squamosina clam has a surprisingly distinct appearance…
It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At Clam Poop
像大多数珊瑚物种一样，巨型蛤s在与光合海洋藻类的共生关系中得以幸存，称为Zooxanthellae。尽管有少数物种从父母那里继承了Zooxanthelae细胞，但绝大多数都需要获得这些……
Small Gigas Clams Grow Incredibly Fast
Giant clams, especially the giant clam is one of the most fabled reef animals growing to absolutely massive proportions. After a fifteen year absence from the reef aquarium hobby Tridacna gigas returned through the farming efforts of Oceans Reefs & Aquariums better known…
Gigas Clam返回礁石爱好，感谢ORA
The true giant clam, Tridacna gigas, is finally making a return to the aquarium world thanks to recent success by Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums, better known as ORA. Several species of Tridacna clams can get quite large, over 18″ or 45cm long…
A Rare Look at some Crocea Clams from Japan
From the perspective of the aquarium world, we tend to think of Japan as a country where lots of exotic marinelife goes, but it’s easy to forget that Japan has nearly 30,000 kilometers of coastline, and much of that is in…
Blue squamosa clams are back at Global Reef Supply
蓝鳞蛤是一种特殊的水族馆动物，在我们咸的心中拥有非常特殊的位置。与常规的tridacna squamosa相比，“蓝色的鱿鱼”变得更加令人惊叹，它们是您最丰富多彩的大双人箱之一……
Teardrop squamosa clam masquerades as Tridacna noae
You’re probably familiar with teardrop ‘maxima’ clams which were recently described as a new species, Tridacna noae. But have you ever heard of a teardrop Squamosa clam? Us neither, but this recently revealed specimen acquired by Global Reef Supply sure does…
Happy as a (devil) clam
The shell world. A fascinating paradigm filled with species both innocuous and psychedelic, attention grabbing and coy. This juxtaposition is carelessly expressed in multiple genera and types, even in our favourite Tridacna. Tridacna is best represented by the magnificent T. gigas, whose…
