Giant clam
Tridacna gigas
Familia : Tridacnidae
InvertebradoMarinoclam
The largest bivalve in the world, reaching 1.2 m. Threatened by overfishing.
Estado IUCN
VU
Vulnerable
Descripción
The giant clam is an iconic bivalve mollusk of coral reefs. It can weigh over 200 kg. It lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae algae, requiring intense light. Its shell is thick and wavy.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, sandy bottoms
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 5 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.02 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
5/5
Dieta
Suspensívoro
Tanque mín.
1000 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
120 cm
Esperanza de vida
100 años
Temperamento
paisible
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Requires a very large aquarium (min 1000 L) with strong lighting. Very clean water, low nitrates. Diet: phytoplankton. Careful with flow.