settle this argument...

Timmy's Marine · 12-26-2006, 07:12 PM

Can someone please settle this "disagreement" between my husband and myself!! I don't know if I trust the LFS's ID

ID these for me please

picture one
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25.../clams1007.jpg

picture two
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25.../clams1006.jpg

I have gone on other ID sites to show him the differance in shells, but he still doesn't see any differance at all -- hope you can all help with this one.

JFK_Jr · 12-26-2006, 08:56 PM

Posted the actual pics for you on the thread... makes it easier for people to view. I'm not into clams so you got me...

Witfull · 12-26-2006, 09:39 PM

Maxima crocea.

Timmy's Marine · 12-26-2006, 09:53 PM

I assume that you mean pic #1 is a maxima, and pic #2 is a crocea?

If so, I lost....I was thinking that both were crocea.

Witfull · 12-26-2006, 09:54 PM

no,,,both crocea.

Timmy's Marine · 12-26-2006, 09:59 PM

In that case...wo hooo. I partially won!!! Better than not at all in my books. The LFS sold them as "maximas".

Witfull · 12-26-2006, 10:25 PM

lfs is wrong, 2 things to look at, one and most important,,,shell scutes, maximas are long and pronounced,,croceas are more ribbed. second, on the mantle, croceas are very commonly seen with the oval markings, where maximas are commonly striated and wide spaced patterns.

prow · 12-26-2006, 10:36 PM

yup both crocea.

mps9506 · 12-26-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

Maxima crocea.

I think you meant T. crocea wit.

Timmy's Marine · 12-26-2006, 11:43 PM

Thanks everyone!

I have been wanting clams for soo soo long. So I am hooked! I might even venture out to get some at another LFS where I noticed some wonderfull specimens.

XBwlr · 12-27-2006, 04:56 PM

Something for ya to read.

http://www.reefcorner.com/clams.htm

billyr98 · 12-27-2006, 05:45 PM

Good Id Witty!

Timmy's Marine · 12-27-2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the link, I had actually come across an individual page of that link, but couldn't get to "home".

Question though - is it my misunderstanding, or is the pic of the crocea gapping?

cheeks69 · 12-27-2006, 06:51 PM

Yes it is gaping and common with the Crocea and can indicate stress.

mps9506 · 12-27-2006, 07:40 PM

Probably want to move those bad boys up to the rockwork as well so they can attach. They don't do as well on the fine sand beds, but can get by on coarse shells or crushed coral. But stick em on the rocks to attach so they stay nice and healthy.

12-26-2006, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	settle this argument... Can someone please settle this "disagreement" between my husband and myself!! I don't know if I trust the LFS's ID ID these for me please picture one http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25.../clams1007.jpg picture two http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25.../clams1006.jpg I have gone on other ID sites to show him the differance in shells, but he still doesn't see any differance at all -- hope you can all help with this one. Last edited by Timmy's Marine : 12-26-2006 at 08:49 PM.

12-26-2006, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: settle this argument... Posted the actual pics for you on the thread... makes it easier for people to view. I'm not into clams so you got me... __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

12-26-2006, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... I assume that you mean pic #1 is a maxima, and pic #2 is a crocea? If so, I lost....I was thinking that both were crocea.

12-26-2006, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... In that case...wo hooo. I partially won!!! Better than not at all in my books. The LFS sold them as "maximas".

12-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,728 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: settle this argument... yup both crocea.

12-26-2006, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... Thanks everyone! I have been wanting clams for soo soo long. So I am hooked! I might even venture out to get some at another LFS where I noticed some wonderfull specimens.

12-27-2006, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
XBwlr Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kingston, Ohio Posts: 1,224 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... Something for ya to read. http://www.reefcorner.com/clams.htm __________________ -Scott "Do I really look like a guy with a plan?"

12-27-2006, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: settle this argument... Good Id Witty! __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

12-27-2006, 06:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Timmy's Marine Star Polyps Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 152 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... Thanks for the link, I had actually come across an individual page of that link, but couldn't get to "home". Question though - is it my misunderstanding, or is the pic of the crocea gapping?

12-27-2006, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... Yes it is gaping and common with the Crocea and can indicate stress. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-27-2006, 07:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: settle this argument... Probably want to move those bad boys up to the rockwork as well so they can attach. They don't do as well on the fine sand beds, but can get by on coarse shells or crushed coral. But stick em on the rocks to attach so they stay nice and healthy. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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