Maxima Clam

The Maxima Clam is probably the most widely recognized species of the giant clams. The beauty of its mantle with its rich variety of vivid colorations is highly prized. Its shell may reach a width of up to 12 inches. Maxima Clams are known to live together in great congregations in the wild. In the home aquarium, the Maxima Clam needs bright lighting to live. It requires calcium levels of at least 280 mg/L, preferably 400-480 mg/L, as well as adequate strontium and iodine.