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spit.fire
08-13-2012, 08:44 PM
Never had clams before so I figured I'd pick a couple up because they were what I think is a good deal but I could be wrong. Any ideas on what they are?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/fishies%202/3c503022.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/fishies%202/5682BCE8-2066-4AE2-AF8A-8422801F1E4E-1475-0000023038C9C257.jpg

spit.fire
08-13-2012, 08:45 PM
ID.... Stupid autocorrect

Proteus
08-13-2012, 08:59 PM
Smaller is crocea
Other could be maxima but if like other than same as first
Better photos also help

apexifd
08-13-2012, 09:01 PM
Appears to be Maxima.

needs strong lighting. Looks like you are using T5, so you may want to bring it up higher.

SeaHorse_Fanatic
08-13-2012, 09:02 PM
Both are small maxima clams. They have scutes (the horizontal "ridges") while croceas are smooth on the sides.

Proteus
08-13-2012, 09:15 PM
+1. What was I thinking

spit.fire
08-13-2012, 09:38 PM
Both are small maxima clams. They have scutes (the horizontal "ridges") while croceas are smooth on the sides.

Ok sweet thanks

They're in 2-3" of water under 3xt5ho can't move them up more although I could lower the lights closer to the water.

Thanks for the ID