How to differentiate Maxima and Crocea

[HwdQ]

Hi,

I am keen to get a nice piece, can anyone explain how to differentiate Maxima and Corcea, they seems all looked the same to me.

Thanks in advance.

[xersion]

try this

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=529

[blueheaven]

T. maximas usually have very conspicuous scutes (those plate like things protruding from the shell) and T. croceas usually have very much less conspicuous scutes due to their burrowing nature

[blueheaven]

Ok, just in case I'm not clear about what I said just now, here's a picture of my maxima

Take note of the shell

[blueheaven]

Now, compare that with the smooth shell of Atlantis's crocea

[HwdQ]

Hi,

Thanks for the info, I also notice from the pictures on web that Maxima Clams have larger areas of solid color.

Hi bro blueheaven, yours is a great looking piece, congrats!

Rgds.