How difficult is it to keep Squamosa Clam?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Squamosa Clam?

The ideal temperature for Squamosa Clam is 24〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Squamosa Clam get?

Squamosa Clam typically reaches Shell length to 45cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Squamosa Clam?

The price of Squamosa Clam varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Squamosa Clam

Q: What should I feed Squamosa Clam?

Squamosa Clam feeds on: Mainly photosynthesis by the zooxanthellae in its mantle; small specimens also filter-feed on phytoplankton.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Tridacna squamosa

Reaching 45 cm in shell length, with large, widely spaced leaf-like scutes on the shell that give it its Japanese name and the English name fluted clam. The mantle is usually brown or gold-toned.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜27℃

Size

Shell length to 45cm

Diet

Mainly photosynthesis by the zooxanthellae in its mantle; small specimens also filter-feed on phytoplankton.

About

Tridacna squamosa ranges from East Africa and the Red Sea to the Pitcairn Islands, north to southern Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. Large, leaf-like scutes stand at intervals across the shell, and both the Japanese name and the English name fluted clam refer to them. These scutes are most developed in juveniles, where they help deter predators. Zooxanthellae live in the mantle, which is usually brown or gold with green or blue markings. Its mantle colours are plainer than those of T. crocea or T. maxima, but the sculpture of the shell is valued in its own right. It attaches to rock by byssal threads without boring deeply, so it can be placed on sand or on rock. The IUCN assessed it as Least Concern in 2024, but as a member of the Tridacnidae it is covered by the blanket CITES Appendix II listing.

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Size of the Squamosa Clam

The Squamosa Clam grows to Shell length to 45cm.

SeaLifeBase gives its depth range as 0-42 m and a maximum shell length of 45 cm, notes that it is absent from the Persian Gulf, and records it as introduced to Hawaii and Guam.

Temperature & humidity for the Squamosa Clam

The ideal temperature for the Squamosa Clam is 24〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Indo-Pacific, from East Africa and the Red Sea to the Pitcairn Islands, north to southern Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia, at depths of 0-42 m

Size

Shell length to 45cm