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60G
03/15/2011, 03:47 PM
Hi, i have 2 derasa clams and just wanted to see what other peoples looked like.:bounce2::bounce1:
moliken
03/15/2011, 06:21 PM
ok my 2 in various stages:
top down last week
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/IMG_0328.jpg
against the glass
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN4244.jpg
18 months ago
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/derasa.jpg
growth shot
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/dscn4399.jpg
newbie
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN4771.jpg
growth shots on both
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN5399.jpg
Darkstar22
03/15/2011, 08:52 PM
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Scarletfire22/IMG_2696.jpg
Darkstar22
03/15/2011, 08:53 PM
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Scarletfire22/IMG_2695.jpg
Darkstar22
03/15/2011, 08:55 PM
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/Scarletfire22/IMG_2682.jpg
moliken
03/16/2011, 05:17 AM
ds, the markings look similar to my used to be little one
SDguy
03/16/2011, 06:43 AM
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/SDreefguy/Underwater%2003-03-11/IMG_9509.jpg
60G
03/16/2011, 12:42 PM
ok my 2 in various stages:
top down last week
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/IMG_0328.jpg
against the glass
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN4244.jpg
18 months ago
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/derasa.jpg
growth shot
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/dscn4399.jpg
newbie
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN4771.jpg
growth shots on both
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/shusuiutsuri/CLAMS/DSCN5399.jpg

what is the name of the little clamin in the first pic next to the big one?
moliken
03/16/2011, 01:37 PM
the only clams are derasas, except the maxima in the last mostly cut off
Darkstar22
03/16/2011, 02:17 PM
ds, the markings look similar to my used to be little one
It's an ORA Derasa.
moliken
03/16/2011, 03:02 PM
mine came from mylfs and it is ora also. brothers, maybe. btw, gonna see weir/lesh furthur tour next week in phila.
60G
03/16/2011, 05:38 PM
:celeb1:Hi every one these are my clams the brown one is my first and the big one is my second the brown one is about 4 in and the big one is 6in.Hope you like:beer:
AquaTDV
03/16/2011, 06:20 PM
I just love Derasas, fast growing and they maintain their color know matter the size.

2.5" Aug '07
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142356&stc=1&d=1300320954

Over 10" April '10
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142357&stc=1&d=1300321160
AquaTDV
03/16/2011, 06:38 PM
Only down side is that they sure can suck some calcium. Between the 10" Derasa and 18" Gigas I was going through 5 cups of calcium chloride and baking soda a week. So the Derasa had to go. I am regreting it now... Time to buy another baby again:)
60G
03/16/2011, 07:09 PM
I just love Derasas, fast growing and they maintain their color know matter the size.

2.5" Aug '07
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142356&stc=1&d=1300320954

Over 10" April '10
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142357&stc=1&d=1300321160

that clam is going to be the next derasa i get i love the little lines all over them.
AquaTDV
03/16/2011, 07:48 PM
that clam is going to be the next derasa i get i love the little lines all over them.



Yup me to,
I have kept other Derasas and this type seems to grow the fastest, with the mantle spilling over. As if it is trying to get away from its own shell. Just beautiful....
droth335
03/17/2011, 05:51 PM
Here is mine...

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/droth335/algae%20pics/210%20tank%20pics/DSC_0031.jpg?t=1300405736
mc-cro
03/17/2011, 06:12 PM
Here is mine in a 72g tank

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/micahmc/Tank/tank020.jpg

And here he is getting a scrub down in the sink

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/micahmc/Tank/tank020-1.jpg
60G
03/17/2011, 08:03 PM
Here is mine...

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/droth335/algae%20pics/210%20tank%20pics/DSC_0031.jpg?t=1300405736

yours looks like mine
60G
03/18/2011, 10:58 AM
Here is mine in a 72g tank

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/micahmc/Tank/tank020.jpg

And here he is getting a scrub down in the sink

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/micahmc/Tank/tank020-1.jpg

that thing is giant i would love it if i can get mine that big.
scapes
03/19/2011, 08:13 PM
my two
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/chargedtuna/180/042.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/chargedtuna/180/016-2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/chargedtuna/180/013-1.jpg
60G
03/20/2011, 08:55 PM
how is the melanurus wrasse with the clams? I have a small one
jtrasap
03/20/2011, 08:57 PM
Here are a few pics of mine about 6ish months or so ago. Don't have any more recent.

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh402/jtrasap/DSC_0043.jpg

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh402/jtrasap/DSC_0067.jpg

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh402/jtrasap/2010-10-01212959.jpg

It's about 13" end to end.
scapes
03/21/2011, 05:13 AM
how is the melanurus wrasse with the clams? I have a small one

oh, he's great with them! only thing i didn't want him to eat are pep shrimp
60G
03/21/2011, 11:22 AM
ok thanks
NEK-ap24
03/28/2011, 06:54 PM
Why take the clam out for a scrubbing? (hmm now asking, the answer seems very plain...to clean it!)

Perhaps I will instead ask, is this common practice and if so, how often? Is it soley for aesthetics? What are the consequences of not scrubbing your clams?

thanks
mc-cro
03/28/2011, 07:04 PM
I had not cleaned my large derasa for several years, but I am recovering from a massive bubble algae outbreak. So I have been taking it out about every 2-3 weeks and giving it a very thorough scrub to eliminate as many green pearls as possible
NEK-ap24
03/28/2011, 07:10 PM
Gotcha, was double checking to make sure I wasn't missing important care! So far no major nuisance algae issues for me. Although I have probably cursed myself now.

Good luck,
chrisqueenz
03/28/2011, 08:11 PM
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57571884@N04/5501351160/" title="DSC01842 by chrisretamar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5501351160_39284cb12b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="DSC01842" /></a>
moliken
03/29/2011, 05:16 AM
just remember to burp any clam after exposing it to the air
60G
03/29/2011, 07:43 PM
how do you burp a clam?
moliken
03/29/2011, 08:11 PM
under the water, you turn it in all directions and frequently air bubbles come out that can hurt/kill the clam if they can't expel the air.
bamato
03/30/2011, 12:11 PM
Here's some shots of the one in my Scorp tank -

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/dantesdragon/Updates005.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/dantesdragon/Updates025.jpg

Sun bathing

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/dantesdragon/IMG_20101224_154908.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/dantesdragon/IMG_20101224_154921.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/dantesdragon/IMG_20100918_154338.jpg
Reeferhead
04/01/2011, 01:25 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5531219012_d045377bb4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5531219012/)IMG_5604 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5531219012/) by nickgrant79 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21479988@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5374158518_aeea593e94_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5374158518/)IMG_5316 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5374158518/) by nickgrant79 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21479988@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5575371855_f1d581e433_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5575371855/)IMG_5692 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21479988@N04/5575371855/) by nickgrant79 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21479988@N04/), on Flickr
Manicosi
04/12/2011, 09:47 AM
Sorry about the blurry picture it was taken with my phone.
jd474
04/13/2011, 06:06 PM
Over 12"; and sorry, I poked him right before I took this picture:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/saxmansports/P1280445-1.jpg
moliken
04/13/2011, 07:21 PM
nice one jd. love the blue!
Angler02
04/13/2011, 09:41 PM
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u71/Kevinvc/Court090.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u71/Kevinvc/Court027.jpg
trickso_dave
04/14/2011, 09:37 AM
http://www.nirc.org.uk/forums/uploaded/2_1274826300.jpg

http://www.nirc.org.uk/forums/uploaded/2_1296512841.jpg

A random pic of one my calms spawning :)
http://www.nirc.org.uk/forums/uploaded/2_1274735578.jpg
moliken
04/14/2011, 02:42 PM
love those lines on the derasa
ritter6788
04/14/2011, 07:05 PM
Here's mine. About 8 months worth of growth.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/ritter6788/516104.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/ritter6788/IMG_0349.jpg
james-lee
04/18/2011, 10:58 AM
Wow! Now I cant wait to get my second clam and start a little clam village in my tank haha! Nice stuff guys!
Kirklan
04/18/2011, 05:05 PM
Wow, great derasa's everybody!
tompetty
04/19/2011, 10:12 PM
<a href="http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c361/tomfooleryoftmpa/?action=view&current=6054b61a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c361/tomfooleryoftmpa/6054b61a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket Pictures, Images and Photos" /></a>
60G
04/20/2011, 12:18 PM
i Love clams lol
dzhuo
04/22/2011, 06:48 PM
Nothing too special but I still like him. :)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/dzhuo/old%2010g/derasa.jpg
Richocet83
06/13/2011, 04:57 PM
Here's my little guy...

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/Richocet83/DSCN0706.jpg

Was living on the sand but had a lot of hair algae developing on the bottom... also, killed my old lights (VHOs) and purchased LEDs without thinking of this guy. Hopefully he's okay with the change. He's about 15" from the lights.
spartanomega21
06/18/2011, 06:38 PM
Sorry about the blurry picture it was taken with my phone.

awsome color pattern
halcyonism
06/20/2011, 03:26 PM
Here is my little derasa that I have had for about a month now.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u42/halcyonism/Corals/015.jpg