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For Sale Massive Clam

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Buku, Dec 8, 2015.

  1. Dec 8, 2015 #1
    Buku Ankeny, IA

    Buku Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I was told it is a derasa clam. It is about the size of a football. Biggest clam I've ever seen. $500 obo.


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    Last edited: Dec 8, 2015
  2. Dec 9, 2015 #2
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Dang!
     
  3. Dec 9, 2015 #3
    AndrewAcropora Iowa City

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    That's not T. derasa as they lack pronounced scutes and the incurrent siphon would have a frilly margin.
     
  4. Dec 9, 2015 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    So what is it then?
     
  5. Dec 9, 2015 #5
    AndrewAcropora Iowa City

    AndrewAcropora

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    You'd need better photos of the foot, incurrent and excurrent siphons, and overall shell morphology to be able to tell.
     
  6. Dec 9, 2015 #6
    hart

    hart Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Squamosa, the shell and size are consistent with that species. Of course more detailed pics would help, but 99% it's a squammys. Maximas that size are pretty much unheard of although possible. I love squamosa clams. Great score!
     
  7. Dec 9, 2015 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    Interested in trades at all?
     
  8. Dec 9, 2015 #8
    FishBrain New London

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    Based on your profile pic I could offer ammo if your not interested in corals for trade.
     
  9. Dec 9, 2015 #9
    Buku Ankeny, IA

    Buku Well-Known ReefKeeper

    597
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    Sold.
     
  10. Dec 10, 2015 #10
    Derek Cedar Rapids

    Derek

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    Just out of curiosity, approximately how long does it take a clam to grow to the size of a football?
     
  11. Dec 10, 2015 #11
    Buku Ankeny, IA

    Buku Well-Known ReefKeeper

    597
    Ankeny, IA
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    +202 / 4 / -0
    I was told it took 2 years.
     

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