T. Squamosina available from Biota

[Jikkermanccini]

Cultured Squamosina Clam

Tridacna squamosina - The Squamosina Clam is a rare, unusual Tridacnid that can be identified by the bright, thin lines running through the mantle. Similar in care to the Squamosa, this clam would make a cool addition to your clam collection. This is a medium sized "giant clam" reaching up to...

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First release of captive bred T. Squamosina has been released from Biota. I've been waiting for this species to become available for years, and I was pleasantly surprised by the price. Not sure how many they have left, so check it out if you get a chance. This species is like a Squammie on steroids in appearance.
Mine is arriving next Wednesday, so I will update with pictures when it lands.

 

[Jikkermanccini]

Want to clarify I have zero monetary obligations to Biota, just thought I would spread the word haha.

 

[Rainblood]

is this the red sea squammy?

 

[qasimja]

any idea how big they are when shipped?

 

[Jikkermanccini]

is this the red sea squammy?

It's a separate species from mostly the indo-pacific. Used to be called T. costata.

 

[Jikkermanccini]

any idea how big they are when shipped?

I will report on this when mine arrives... based on pictures they appear to be around 2-3". I grow my own phyto, so if it ends up being smaller it won't be an issue for me.

 

[Rainblood]

any idea how big they are when shipped?

i know im surprised at how little info/details are on the website

 

[Jikkermanccini]

Someone on R2R shared their experience with the Squamosinas, it seems they're shipping out around 4". I'll of course update with pics of mine when she comes Wednesday so we can see for ourselves.

 

[Jikkermanccini]

My guy is shipped, arriving tomorrow!
I got some feedback from Biota themselves, they said the non-wysiwyg squamosinas are 2.5-3" at the moment. A little smaller than I thought, but nothing homegrown phyto won't fix.

 

[scuba steve]

Mine shipped today too!

 

[Jikkermanccini]

Well he popped the bag at some point during shipping. However, despite a soaked box and being in an inch or two f water, he survived and is looking really good so far!
I didn't measure him, but he's right around 3 inches long.

 

[Jikkermanccini]

Now I have two Biota clam buddies lol

 

[Jikkermanccini]

It's hard to get a good pic of him since he's almost at the back of the tank, but he's fully open now. Such a beautiful animal, the pics really don't do him justice.
@scuba steve has your little guy arrived yet?

 

[scuba steve]

They're here!

 

[Jikkermanccini]

They're here!

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Three! I'd be interested to see if there are any major color differences between them.

 

[york1]

Damn steve you didn't have to buy all of them.

 

[scuba steve]

There's only 2 clams, one for me and one for a friend.

But I did also pick up a Black and peach torch, Goldflake Angel, Coral beauty and yellow tang.

 

[scuba steve]

 

[scuba steve]

 

[york1]

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