Has anyone else noticed?

[The Shrimp X]

That within like the last half year, ive been seeing less and less clams for sale anywhere, whether at LFS or online.


About a year ago i would walk into a LFS and see a normal of like 3-4 crocea, 2-3 maxima, 1-2 squamosa, and 1-2 derasa.
Now im lucky if i go in and they even have a Crocea or Maxima.



Anyone else notice this or have any ideas why?

[skinz78]

Some of the tridacnids have recently been added to the threatend species lists. Alot of the clams we now see are aquacultured.

Also clam keeping as a hobby has skyrocketed so supply is having troubles keeping up with demand.

[johnnybravo234]

Yeah. The only clams that can be found around here are croceas and maybe maximas. You may run into a deresa every now and then.

[ezcompany]

yeah, people like skinz78 really shoot up the demand and hog the supply :lol: :lol:

[skinz78]

I haven't purchased one for almost 3 weeks now, its a new record!!!

[lloydkeller]

there in short supply where i live when i do see them they look like they have been shipped for weeks and a huge price

[quicksilverq]

I talked to barry from clams direct. He told me they had some bad storms down there and like the last 3 weeks shipments were canceld

[ScubaDiver93]

Theres a lot in Los Angeles, Cali. All kinds.