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You are here: Home / Invertebrates / Tridacna Clams / 3 Tips for Keeping Maxima Clams
A Beautiful Maxima Clam

3 Tips for Keeping Maxima Clams

by Kenneth Wingerter

A maxima Clam in the WildFor a couple of decades now, tridacnid or “giant” clams (genera Tridacna and Hippopus) have been regarded as the cherries on top of any well-constructed and well-maintained reef aquarium. Though there have been a couple of newcomers along the way, most members of the relatively small family Tridacnidae have been available in the trade all the while (give and take some bumps along the road due to harvest/trade restrictions). Throughout this time, a single species has stood out as a clear favorite among reef aquarists: Tridacna maxima, the maxima clam.

This is pretty understandable, considering this animal’s extraordinarily gorgeous mantle colors and patterns. Also, it is the smallest tridacnid at a normal adult size of less than 8 inches, allowing it to be kept in much smaller systems (it is sometimes referred to as the “small giant clam”).

Maxima clams have also earned a certain reputation for being one of the (if not THE) most challenging tridacnids to keep. And there are a few reasons for that! Of course, tridacnids are, as a whole, fairly delicate animals and undoubtedly demand both skilled and dedicated husbandry. But even among its high-maintenance brethren, T. maxima requires a little more effort. Specifically, this species:

  • is most sensitive to poor water quality.
  • needs the brightest light to support adequate zooxanthellate productivity.
  • is more picky about its attachment substrate.

Long-term success with this attractive species requires that each of these issues is properly addressed. We shall begin with water quality requirements.

A clean scene

While all tridacnids are sensitive to suboptimal water quality, T. maxima is especially touchy. This makes them unsuited to a newly set up tank where some parameters could still be in flux. At a minimum, there should never be detectable concentrations of ammonia or nitrite. Even nitrate and phosphate should be maintained at nearly undetectable levels.

Alkalinity, pH, calcium and magnesium concentrations should remain on point for this shell-building creature. This means consistently very near to optimal conditions, not dipping to the lowest reaches of the typically “acceptable” aquarium conditions.

If the aquarium water isn’t generously replaced on a very regular basis (at least 25% weekly), it is wise to supplement trace elements. This ensures that both the clam and its symbiotic algae do not suffer from deficiencies of iodine, iron, etc.

Similarly, make sure that all other parameters are not just alright, but perfect. This means maintaining saturated oxygen levels, never letting the aquarium water get too warm or too cool, and so on! Stability is absolutely key with maxima clams.

On the bright side

T. maxima obtains most of its nourishment from its zooxanthellae–endosymbiotic, photosynthetic dinoflagellates. Because the clam is pretty much reliant on its symbiont for food, it needs quite a few of them. Yet, it has only so much space in its mantle to host them. It thus needs the zooxanthellae that is has to be as productive as possible. What that means is that it must expose them to as much sunlight as possible.

In the wild, T. maxima occurs only in clear, shallow waters that receive extremely bright sunshine. While the clam might close up completely at night, it spreads its mantle widely during daylight hours to catch as much sun as possible.

That’s in the tropics. If you guessed that it means you’ll need a bigger light for your aquarium, you guessed right. Put it this way: If it’s bright enough to grow acros, then it might be bright enough for a maxima clam. If it’s not sufficient for an acro, there’s no way it’ll keep a maxima alive for long. Don’t try to push your luck here, because lighting is one area where this species is definitely not forgiving.

Putting you clam close to the surface might help a bit, but in the end, if you don’t have the right (super intense) lighting, your clam is toast. Extending the photoperiod? That will practically do nothing to help.

One more time–REALLY bright light!

This Maxima Clam found a perfect Rock and Coral HomeA place to stay

T. maxima is fairly picky about where it “hangs out.” For one, as mentioned above, it is likely to settle into a spot that receives full sun exposure. Additionally, unlike a few of its close relatives, it will not be content to sit on a soft substrate. Rather, it loves to snuggle into a tight, rocky pocket. While placing them on the sand won’t necessarily harm them, they will likely waste energy to move somewhere else.

When a tridacnid settles into an area it likes, it anchors itself to the hard substrate with tough byssal threads. Pulling the clam away from an attached rock (or rock away from the clam) pulls at these attachments and can very seriously harm the animal. Also, an unattached clam can easily get knocked from its perch and tumble, presenting the threat of injury.

One way to avoid these hazards is to allow each specimen to attach itself firmly to a well-fitted rock (e.g. Clam Rocks); the rock can then be secured in a place (even high up on the hardscape) where it cannot fall.

Maximum satisfaction

For those willing to spend the time and money necessary to create an exceptionally healthy reef aquarium environment, a maxima clam (at least one!) is a great choice. It may be hard to believe that fully aquacultured specimens have been available in the trade for only about six years at the time of this writing. All farmed tridacnids, whether maricultured or bred entirely in aquaria, are considerably hardier than the wild ones that were once available. But even these farmed specimens are particular about water quality, lighting and substrate. Paying close attention to these three critical factors, one is well on their way to keeping and enjoying one of these magnificent mollusks for many years.

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  1. Amanda Zlab says

    July 31, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Thank you for more great info!

    Reply
    • Michael Kirby says

      April 13, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Key is the maintaining any clam

      Reply
  2. Ellery Wong says

    August 2, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Trying to plan out some type of clam tank in a 50g Lowboy tank – Any suggestions on how to set one up with respect to having substrate or not? Also do they prefer more daylight spectrums instead of the more blue seen for Acros?

    Reply
    • Ellery Wong says

      April 19, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Finally got at least 1 of each type but more is always welcome

      Reply
  3. s_coffman says

    November 13, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Great article, love the good information. I was new to saltwater reef keeping when I got my first Maxima clam. I had great luck with my clams. I did loose one but that was due to the ongoing battle with my snails. The snails were constantly pushing the clams over. Unfortunately they flipped one overand onto it’s mantle and killed it. But outside that they did great. I was using a hand built hood that matched the stand. I put 1 HQI metal halide with push pull fans and UV glass shield. The one that survived was a bark blue with electric blue metallic stripes.

    Reply
  4. Charles Folstrom says

    April 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Excellent information for anyone interested in getting a Clam

    Reply
  5. Kirby Hughes says

    April 12, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    Want to add one of these to my large aquarium one day.

    Reply
  6. Kevin Gillenwater says

    April 12, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Informative article

    Reply
  7. Charles maresh says

    April 12, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    This is one thing I really want when my new tank is 100% ready.

    Reply
  8. Charles maresh says

    April 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Really good information.

    Reply
  9. Victor says

    April 12, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    A great read very informative this will help make for a happy home

    Reply
  10. Mr Papu says

    April 12, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    Great article!

    Reply
  11. Mr Papu says

    April 12, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Great article! Very useful information.

    Reply
  12. Mr Papu says

    April 12, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    Awesome post

    Reply
  13. Wolfthefallen says

    April 12, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    Great information on how to keep a clam.

    Reply
  14. brotherbloat36 says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    Very informative. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Kennedy says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    Great info for potential owners!

    Reply
  16. Tanis Allan says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    Great tips and advice!

    Reply
  17. dawn.g22 says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Great information!

    Reply
  18. Soren Shurtleff says

    April 12, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Great article! thanks

    Reply
  19. pweiss989 says

    April 12, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    Very informative article on the beautiful yet challenging maxima clam!!

    Reply
  20. lemonpie755 says

    April 12, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Awesome!! Hope one day I can get one!!!

    Reply
  21. Scott Chase says

    April 12, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    I used to love my Teardrop though they have been reclassified as a new species, I wish ORA would start to raise them as well

    Reply
  22. Matt says

    April 12, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    The more stable you can make the water the better from what I’ve seen so far

    Reply
  23. SusanJAlvarezMD says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    I love the teal color of these clams! Can’t wait to get one!

    Reply
  24. joshuastevens930 says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    Very helpful information thank you

    Reply
  25. pumas0511 says

    April 13, 2021 at 2:36 am

    Awesome article. Thanks ? Algaebarn.

    Reply
  26. Douglas Ward says

    April 13, 2021 at 4:50 am

    Great article

    Reply
  27. John Collins says

    April 13, 2021 at 4:58 am

    Feeding time

    Reply
  28. David Cruz says

    April 13, 2021 at 5:08 am

    Great tips!

    Reply
  29. cc01lowrider says

    April 13, 2021 at 6:37 am

    Good lighting,stability and Fish are essential for clams. Have had them most of my life in this hobby and it seems they love a good tank with lots of fish.

    Reply
  30. straitmartin says

    April 13, 2021 at 6:51 am

    May be I’ll try Squamosa…

    Reply
  31. shrimppyshrimp says

    April 13, 2021 at 6:53 am

    Great information

    Reply
  32. Joe Willis says

    April 13, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Clams have always seemed out of reach for me but after reading I think my tank would support one.

    Reply
  33. rjulin22 says

    April 13, 2021 at 7:38 am

    My favorite type of clam, very informative. Just getting new lights maybe a new clam in my future

    Reply
  34. Dana Monteiro says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Just here so i dont get fined

    Reply
  35. Michael Wilson says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Fascinating and fact filled . Good knowledge for a great start .
    Thanks.

    Reply
  36. Catherine says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:33 am

    Wonderful information!

    Reply
  37. Jeffrey Shifflett says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:38 am

    Very informative article.

    Reply
  38. kmwagner91 says

    April 13, 2021 at 9:27 am

    Happy as a clam

    Reply
  39. mattgulau says

    April 13, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Very informative!

    Reply
  40. Keaton Smith says

    April 13, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Great info

    Reply
  41. scott biron says

    April 13, 2021 at 10:21 am

    great information

    Reply
  42. nicole morrison says

    April 13, 2021 at 11:25 am

    Great info ?

    Reply
  43. Michael Horton says

    April 13, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Keeping a maxima now that seems to be doing well under T5s. I also used a clam holder – basically an oval ceramic unglazed ceramic piece with a divot in the middle. I think it really helped to keep the small clam upright until he secured himself. It’s not the most attractive thing, but I’m sure it eventually will get covered in coraline, and if I ever need to move the clam, I can move him with his holder.

    Reply
  44. John Rigg says

    April 13, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Great article!

    Reply
  45. John Rigg says

    April 13, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Great article!

    Reply
  46. John Rigg says

    April 13, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Great article, looking forward to learning more!

    Reply
  47. erin wirfel says

    April 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    calc, alk and mag

    Reply
  48. Efrain Rodriguez says

    April 16, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Calcium alkalinity magnesium

    Reply
  49. Louisa JAmes says

    April 16, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Very pretty clam for sure. Don’t think I want one though.

    Reply
  50. Louisa JAmes says

    April 16, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Very pretty clam for sure. Don’t think I want one though.

    Reply
  51. Chell Slayton says

    April 16, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    Thank you for another great article!

    Reply
  52. Anthony says

    April 16, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    ???

    Reply
  53. statru says

    April 16, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    Educational and informative article!

    Reply
  54. mackey004 says

    April 18, 2021 at 6:40 am

    Ready for my maxima!

    Reply
  55. Allee Mackey says

    April 18, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Thanks for the info

    Reply
  56. Carlos Matias-Tejada says

    April 19, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    this was a great article! very informative.

    Reply
  57. Patrick Pokrop says

    April 19, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Loving my Gold Maxima right now. This is great info!

    Reply
  58. shieldagent1 says

    April 19, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    Great tips!

    Reply
  59. adubvu says

    April 19, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    Very informative!!

    Reply
  60. shawn22vest says

    April 19, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    Stable calcium, alk ph and par are key for clams

    Reply
  61. law says

    April 19, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    I have all the correct paramaters for a clam.. can’t wait to order one!

    Reply
  62. joshirwin2 says

    April 19, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    Stability is key!

    Reply
  63. alexstewartfish says

    April 19, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Amazing information, looking forward to getting one soon

    Reply
  64. camper66 says

    April 19, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Good info to know for newbies.

    Reply
  65. dcreeron says

    April 19, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Lots of good info!

    Reply
  66. Tim Brown says

    April 19, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I’d love to raise Maxima’s but they always seem so difficult.

    Reply
  67. rm.dyer says

    April 19, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Good read! Thank y’all

    Reply
  68. John Kellar says

    April 19, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Bookmarking this page for when I get a clam.

    Reply
  69. Natalie Fernandez says

    April 19, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    Putting in extra effort to make this beautiful clam thrive in an aquarium is worth all the work. Seeing the ethereal colors and patterns of its mantle in a home aquarium just makes me feel all warm and happy. Definitely on my list to get one of these beauties.

    Reply
  70. chrismacdonald272 says

    April 20, 2021 at 3:18 am

    Great info

    Reply
  71. Bob Trimper says

    April 20, 2021 at 4:28 am

    a lot to think about

    Reply
  72. Lorri Blanton says

    April 20, 2021 at 5:40 am

    great info

    Reply
  73. John Rigg says

    April 20, 2021 at 6:10 am

    Interesting read!

    Reply
  74. heatherlv31 says

    April 20, 2021 at 7:05 am

    Good info

    Reply
  75. Jen FE DE LEON says

    April 20, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Now I’m considering setting up a tank just for clams! Thanks for the article.

    Reply
  76. Daniel Lenger says

    April 20, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    my fav

    Reply
  77. laustinthought says

    April 22, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Great info!

    Reply
  78. Steve Miller says

    April 24, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  79. Douglas Jordan says

    April 26, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    More light !

    Reply
  80. Michael Ehret says

    April 26, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I have everything the clam needs to thrive!

    Reply
  81. Michael Ehret says

    April 26, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I have everything the clam needs to thrive!

    Reply
  82. Amanda Rasberry says

    April 26, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Our hobby is keeping water, the livestock is the bonus for getting it right.

    Reply
  83. coleman.j85 says

    April 26, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Yes!

    Reply
  84. thillock says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    Will be sure to set up my 120 to accommodate clams

    Reply
  85. thillock says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Now these or something I could really enjoy having in my tank

    Reply
  86. thillock says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Now these or something I could really enjoy having in my tank

    Reply
  87. Tejas Nair says

    April 27, 2021 at 2:34 am

    I cant wait for the day when clams become as popular as corals!

    Reply
  88. Erik Larsen says

    April 27, 2021 at 5:06 am

    Great tips!

    Reply
  89. Nick Seunath says

    April 27, 2021 at 6:03 am

    Great article

    Reply
  90. pastort.a.sherman says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:26 am

    Great information

    Reply
  91. Emily Anderson says

    April 27, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Always wanted to try keeping a maxima!

    Reply
  92. Travis Lund says

    April 27, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    A quality light is a must in my experience

    Reply
  93. jumpin.jack says

    April 27, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Super excited to possibly get one soon

    Reply
  94. [email protected] says

    April 27, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    Appreciate the tips!

    Reply
  95. alio1220000 says

    April 28, 2021 at 1:16 am

    So beautiful

    Reply
  96. Jahn Garcia says

    April 28, 2021 at 6:05 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  97. tony says

    April 28, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Much needed information for my maxima clam

    Reply
  98. Juan Perez says

    April 28, 2021 at 10:56 am

    Ready to care for one now.

    Reply
  99. reefbeard says

    April 28, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Gooallss!!!

    Reply
  100. obwhan says

    April 28, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Always more to learn

    Reply
  101. KRISTA FROST says

    April 29, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    So pretty but way over my head yet.

    Reply
  102. KRISTA FROST says

    April 29, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    So pretty but way over my head yet.

    Reply
  103. Troy says

    May 1, 2021 at 6:21 am

    Wish I had known these things when I got my first one….sigh

    Reply
  104. Philip says

    December 7, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    Thank you for the great information.

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