Hey all!
Got my 1.5" maxima clam from Chance of Coral on their recent order to ORA. When I was buying it, it was all closed up so I just went home and did my 3 - hour drip acclimation and clam-dip/bath.
On the same day it opened up slightly and it seemed sort of blackish/goldish.
I made sure to acclimate him to the lights. Before I put him in, when he was in a different container during acclimation - he'd already shown the color that is in the pictures. Now on day 3, he's opened up moreso but I moved some stuff in my tank so he got irritated and closed a little. Regardless, I decided to snap some pictures and ask you guys if something is wrong with my clam or if this is all good. :heh:
More importantly, I'm confused as to what Ultra grade means. I assumed it meant ultra "color" and extremely bright, since it definitely is on the pricier side. Can you guys help me out here??
Here's a list I had to choose from when I was making my order.
SALE Gold Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $28.99
Gold Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) * $41.00
Ultra Gold Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $41.00
Ultra Gold Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) * $50.00
First Grade Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $41.00
First Grade Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) $60.99
Ultra Color Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $60.99
*Limited Quantity Ultra Color Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) $81.00
Ultra - Black&Color 1.5 (4 5cm) (T. maxima) $31.00
Derasa 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. derasa) $32.99
Derasa 2.5 (6-7cm) (T. derasa) $35.00
Squamosa 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. squamosa) $32.99
Here are two links that sell ORA's ultra grade clams
1. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Tridacna...y=438269&sc=18
2. http://www.saltwaterfish.com/product...-white-limit-1
Both these links state ORA Ultra grade/color, which confuses the $#!% out of me
Now here are the pictures. Thanks everyone!
Got my 1.5" maxima clam from Chance of Coral on their recent order to ORA. When I was buying it, it was all closed up so I just went home and did my 3 - hour drip acclimation and clam-dip/bath.
On the same day it opened up slightly and it seemed sort of blackish/goldish.
I made sure to acclimate him to the lights. Before I put him in, when he was in a different container during acclimation - he'd already shown the color that is in the pictures. Now on day 3, he's opened up moreso but I moved some stuff in my tank so he got irritated and closed a little. Regardless, I decided to snap some pictures and ask you guys if something is wrong with my clam or if this is all good. :heh:
More importantly, I'm confused as to what Ultra grade means. I assumed it meant ultra "color" and extremely bright, since it definitely is on the pricier side. Can you guys help me out here??
Here's a list I had to choose from when I was making my order.
SALE Gold Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $28.99
Gold Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) * $41.00
Ultra Gold Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $41.00
Ultra Gold Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) * $50.00
First Grade Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $41.00
First Grade Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) $60.99
Ultra Color Maxima 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. maxima) $60.99
*Limited Quantity Ultra Color Maxima 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. maxima) $81.00
Ultra - Black&Color 1.5 (4 5cm) (T. maxima) $31.00
Derasa 2.0 (5-6cm) (T. derasa) $32.99
Derasa 2.5 (6-7cm) (T. derasa) $35.00
Squamosa 1.5 (4-5cm) (T. squamosa) $32.99
Here are two links that sell ORA's ultra grade clams
1. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Tridacna...y=438269&sc=18
2. http://www.saltwaterfish.com/product...-white-limit-1
Both these links state ORA Ultra grade/color, which confuses the $#!% out of me
Now here are the pictures. Thanks everyone!