Wanted to share my latest acquisition (UPDATED)

[truperc]

Thought some of you may enjoy this, I know I am.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/medium/gigas.jpg

After all the requests and kind words, I have edited this post with a shot of my full tank and a top down of both the gigas and my other clam, the crocea.

Tony- the gigas is the same one listed on this forum a couple of months ago. The new owner decided against keeping him (I still can't figure out why) the original owner contacted me because I showed interest before. I ended up making a trade with the original owner (long story).

The clam is huge, 13+" and what a chore moving it, but worth every minute. I wanted to get him in the tank without exposing him to the air. During the process I ended up keeping him under water the whole time but was not able to keep a lot of the water from getting on the floor! Boy was I glad the wife had already headed to bed. The clam is settling in well now, he seems more reactive each day.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/tank_full.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/gigas_top.jpg

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/crocea_top.jpg

Thanks again everyone.
Troy

[Keri]

Wow - amazing! I think your clown likes it too! Thanks for sharing :)

[karazy]

ooh, your new sand is just beautiful!

jk. nice clam

[Myka]

Niiice!!

[Leah]

That is beautifull! Hey what about more pics of the whole tank? Looks amazing!

[fishoholic]

Cool clam

[andestang]

Very nice ! Yes a full tank shot and top shot of the clam :)

[brizzo]

Very nice ! Yes a full tank shot and top shot of the clam :)

+1

Nice to see another reefer from the Okanagan! :)

[Delphinus]

That has to be hands-down one of the nicest looking gigas I've ever seen. Where did you find it?? I remember there was blue gigas for sale on here a few months ago in the BC interior somewhere.

I second the request for some top-down shots. :)

How big is he?

[Marlin65]

3rd:biggrin:

[truperc]

I have updated the original post. Thanks for all the interest everyone.

Troy

[sphelps]

Nice clam!! They get big!

Hopefully you're smarter than me an put it in a tank you'll be able to get it out later without damaging the tank :lol:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/FTS/lower1_06_2008.jpg

[Pan]

What is just below the clam in this picture? Red and black?

[Delphinus]

Absolutely spectacular. :)

[Keri]

What is just below the clam in this picture? Red and black?


Fu Manchu lion?

[superduperwesman]

Hopefully the clown doesn't get his butt chomped on ahah

[truperc]

sphelps- beauty tank, nice clam as well is :) I love the variation in color. How big is your tank?

I think I will have no problem removing him someday but I plan on rearranging the rocks if need be. He can grow another foot before I will have to do much.

[tang daddy]

nice clam big 2 and I would also like to comment on the rics beside the clam nice colony....

[christyf5]

Gorgous clam and that marine betta in the second pic is spectacular. I love those fish :biggrin:

[truperc]

Tang daddy- too bad you were not closer, I have some that I would trade!

Christyf5- the Marine betta is my favorite too, I have had him for over 8 years. He is as tough as nails, been through a couple moves and even an ich outbreak. Never hides either. (though he does eat lettuce nudi's) That was an expensive meal. He lasted about 15 seconds!