It’s been ten years since we had the privilege of highlighting Maxea clams, the first documented, obvious specimens of hybrid Tridacna that the aquarium hobby was ever aware of. There was a wave of criticism and and healthy dose about the…
Jaw-dropping giant clams from Samoa appear at Extreme Corals DE
We’ve been covering new and sensational giant clams for years but a recent crop of farm raised clams from Samoa has definitely gotten our attention. The stunning, jaw-dropping clams appeared at the German Extreme Corals and they have some elements…
Amazing 2010 edition Maxea and Maxima clams arrive at Sea Dwelling Creatures
The mind blowing Tridacna clams that Sea Dwelling Creatures just landed sure are going to make a bunch of their customers happy this week. A little over a year since we first wrote about Maxea clams, the supposed hybrid between…
Maxea clams get the full mantle treatment
Alright all you naysayers, just simmer down for a second and let us get some words out before you get all riled up in the comments. First of all, please raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a ghostly white…
Tridacna ‘maxea’: New giant clam hybrid of Tridacna maxima x T. crocea
It’s not everyday that we get a new giant clam species but this week’s coral shipment to the LFS included a special sumthin for the clam lovers. Although T. derasa and T. squamosa hybrids have been around for years, the…
