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SALT WATER
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Crocea Clam Tridacna crocea
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Crocea Clam (Tridacna crocea)
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| Aliases: Boring Clam, Crocus Clam |
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Family: Tridacnidae
Maximum Size: 6.0 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Substrate
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Reef
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The Crocea Clam is the smallest of all the Tridacna Clams only reaching lengths of 6 inches, making it a great addition to even smaller reef systems. However, what it lacks in size it makes up in coloration. Croceas can be found in many variations, some with blues that even compare to the Maxima Clams. The Corcea needs high quality water and high lighting power compacts to metal halides. |
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The Crocea Clam (Tridacna crocea) is sometimes called a Boring Clam or a Crocus Clam. It belongs to the family named Tridacnidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 6.0 inches in length, the Crocea Clam is passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the substrate. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Tridacna crocea in general should have extra bright (5+ watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a well established aquarium, high water quality, a moderate water current, a fluctuating water current, a deep substrate, and rockwork structure.
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salt water
Vertebrates
