Boring Giant Clam
(Tridacna crocea)

Description

Boring Giant Clam: Vibrant Beauty for Your Reef

Add a living splash of colour to your marine tank with the captivating Boring Giant Clam. Its vivid mantle and unique burrowing habit make it a truly fascinating centerpiece.

Overview

Despite its common name, the Boring Giant Clam (*Tridacna crocea*) is anything but dull, showcasing a dazzling array of colours including brilliant blues, greens, purples, and golds on its highly ornate mantle. This smallest of the giant clams earns its name from its remarkable ability to slowly bore into rock or coral using its byssal foot, settling securely into your aquascape. Its striking visual appeal and fascinating sessile lifestyle make it a captivating addition.

Care Level

Considered a moderate to intermediate care invertebrate, the Boring Giant Clam is peaceful but demands stable, pristine water conditions and intense lighting. It thrives in well-established reef aquariums, though care should be taken to avoid fish known to nip at clam mantles, such as certain angelfish or wrasses.

Tank Essentials

A minimum 115 litre reef aquarium is required for this captivating clam. Essential *Tridacna crocea* care includes high-intensity lighting (200+ PAR) to fuel its photosynthetic needs and moderate, indirect water flow. Stable water parameters, particularly calcium and alkalinity, are crucial for its shell growth.

Diet

The Boring Giant Clam primarily derives nutrition from its symbiotic algae via photosynthesis. Smaller specimens or those in ultra-low nutrient systems will benefit from supplemental feedings of marine phytoplankton to ensure robust growth and health.

Why Buy From Us

When you choose to buy Boring Giant Clam online from us, you’re investing in a vibrant, healthy aquarium clam. We pride ourselves on ethical sourcing and meticulous quarantine procedures, ensuring each specimen is robust and ready to thrive in your marine ecosystem. Experience the Corais de Vidro difference.

• Scientific Name: Tridacna crocea
• Common Name / Variant: Boring Giant Clam
• Maximum Size: 15 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• Lifespan: Several decades
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

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