{"product_id":"tridacna-maxima-gold-m-6-cm","title":"Tridacna Maxima Gold M - 6 cm","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold Maxima Clam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e) is a highly sought-after marine invertebrate prized for its mesmerizing, metallic mantle that features shifting shades of gold, copper, and bronze. These captive-bred or aquacultured clams are often kept as the shimmering, radiant centerpiece of saltwater aquariums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e The mantle (the fleshy, exposed part of the clam) displays striking gold hues that often exhibit unique patterns, including stripes, spots, or marbling. The colors can appear to shimmer or change as they are viewed from different angles under reef lighting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Often referred to as the small giant clam, they typically reach 6 to 7 inches in captivity, though wild specimens can grow larger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Many available gold maximas are now aquacultured, meaning they are bred in captivity. This makes them highly resilient, better adapted to home aquariums, and significantly more sustainable than wild-harvested specimens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e They require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh-intensity lighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e to support the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that live within their tissues, providing them with essential nutrients through photosynthesis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e They thrive best when placed on hard, rocky substrates or nestled securely into the upper rockwork of the aquarium. They use byssal threads to attach themselves and should not be forcibly moved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e While they derive most of their energy from light, they are also filter feeders. Supplemental feedings of phytoplankton offer great nutritional benefits, particularly for smaller individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e They demand stable water parameters and moderate to high water flow to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIf you are considering adding one to your tank, I can help you by checking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eappropriate lighting specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e needed for your specific tank setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e with your current fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater parameter requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e to ensure a healthy environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquariumprime Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54504839020873,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5827\/5657\/files\/20260519_175313.jpg?v=1780153481","url":"https:\/\/aquariumprime.com\/bg\/products\/tridacna-maxima-gold-m-6-cm","provider":"Aquariumprime Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}