Tridacna gigas

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Tridacna gigas

Common Name Giant Clam

Max. Size: 4 feet !!

Tank Size: plan ahead with a big tank

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Physical Description

mantle golden brown, yellow or green, with blue or green spots. Large thick heavy shells without scutes as adults.

Distribution

a threatened species in the wild. found in lagoon or reef flat areas on the substrate


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Additional Notes

They get huge and grow very fast!

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