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Bought a maxima yesterday. Guess what, it came attached with what looked like a baby clam on the shell. The 'mouth' actually opens and closes, except that the mantle is not clear.

Any idea if the baby clam will grow? :-)post-2595-13459719259624_thumb.jpg

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Looks more like filter feeding oyster rather than another juvenile giant clam.

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Yes, they are harmless and will filter excess nutrients from water. I have several previously in my old set-up. However, if you tank is heavily skimmed and low nutrients, they will just waste away. ;)

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Bought a maxima yesterday. Guess what, it came attached with what looked like a baby clam on the shell. The 'mouth' actually opens and closes, except that the mantle is not clear.

Any idea if the baby clam will grow? :-)post-2595-13459719259624_thumb.jpg

Congrats !!!! and it looks like an alien attached.. Cool !!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have any Dwarf Angels in your Tank ??

Is it true that there is no chance to keep Clam inside tanks where Dwarf Angels stay ??? Or are you taking chances ?

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Bought a maxima yesterday. Guess what, it came attached with what looked like a baby clam on the shell. The 'mouth' actually opens and closes, except that the mantle is not clear. Any idea if the baby clam will grow? :-)attachicon.gifhttp://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=183279'>ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345971889.100816.jpg
OMG Bro ur baby clam so cute ..... where u buy i want to get one too.....
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