Tridacna squamosa
Picture taken July 1999, Sony Mavica FD91 digital camera, no flash.

This was purchased on June 27th, 1999.

This clam is about 7 inches long front to back and about 6 inches tall.

T. squamosa clams can reach 20 to 24 inches long in size. Although they still require strong light they do not need as much light as crocea and maxima clams.

Tridacna squamosa
Picture taken July 1999, Sony Mavica FD91 digital camera, no flash.

A closeup of the in-current syphonal opening. Behind the opening you can see the gills the animal uses to breath with.

Tridacna squamosa
Picture taken March 2002 with Nikon Coolpix 950 digital camera, no flash.

It's been almost 3 years since I last took a picture of this clam. For good reason, hasn't done much of anything. My other clams show amazing growth and this one to me seems to be the same size as when I got it 3 years ago. Although still a nice looking clam, I don't think it's nearly as nice as it used to be.

However, on the plus side you can see how the tank has changed in 3 years around the clam.

Update: November 2002, this clam broke the joint that holds the two halves of the shells together. It was unable to open up for a few weeks. It was removed from the tank before it could foul the water.