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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Clam
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Squamosa Clam Tridacna squamosa
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Squamosa Clam (Tridacna squamosa)
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| Aliases: Scaled Clam |
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Family: Tridacnidae
Maximum Size: 12.0 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Night / Nocturnal
Tank Area Preference:
Upper Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The hardy Squamosa Clam is one of the least light demanding of the clams. That said, it still should not be house without at least a very powerful power compact system. As with all clams, keep the water quality high and use the proper supplements to maintain a healthy clam. |
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The Squamosa Clam (Tridacna squamosa) is sometimes called a Scaled Clam. It belongs to the family named Tridacnidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 12.0 inches in length, the Squamosa Clam is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the evening hours or at night and less so during the day, and will hang out or do best in the upper tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Tridacna squamosa in general should have standard (3 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
