Blue Maxima Clam Large
The Blue Maxima Clam is a premium reef aquarium showpiece, prized for its vibrant blue mantle, intricate patterning, and incredible iridescent shimmer under reef lighting. With brilliant shades of blue often mixed with hints of purple, green, or turquoise, Maxima Clams bring a level of colour and elegance that few reef animals can match.
This large Blue Maxima Clam makes a stunning focal point in a mature reef aquarium. Each clam has its own unique mantle pattern, with detailed markings and colour intensity that can shift beautifully under different lighting spectrums. The mantle gently opens and reacts to light and movement, adding a subtle but striking sense of life to the display.
Maxima Clams are smaller-growing compared with larger clam species such as Derasa or Gigas Clams, making them a more practical choice for many reef aquariums. They are sessile animals and will attach themselves to rockwork using their byssal threads, so placement should be chosen carefully from the start.
Blue Maxima Clams require moderate to high lighting, with a PAR range of around 200–400. They rely heavily on photosynthesis, so strong reef lighting is essential for long-term health, colour, and growth. Placement should be on stable live rock or rockwork where the clam can attach securely and remain unshaded by corals or aquascape.
Moderate to strong indirect flow is recommended. Flow should help keep the clam clean and prevent detritus from settling on the mantle or shell, while avoiding harsh direct blasting. A healthy Maxima Clam should show good mantle extension and respond quickly to sudden shadows or movement.
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Type: Photosynthetic Reef Clam
Lighting: Moderate to High, 200–400 PAR
Flow: Moderate to Strong, indirect
Placement: Stable live rock or rockwork
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic, may benefit from phytoplankton when small
Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
Temperature: 24–26°C
Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Stable water parameters are critical when keeping Maxima Clams. Calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium should be maintained consistently to support healthy shell growth. As with most reef invertebrates, sudden swings in salinity, temperature, or alkalinity should be avoided.
Blue Maxima Clams are peaceful and will not harm neighbouring corals or fish, but they should be protected from aggressive corals, unstable rockwork, and any fish known to nip at clam mantles. Regular inspection is also recommended for pyramidellid snails, small parasitic snails that can damage clams if left unchecked.
Slow acclimation is strongly recommended before adding this clam to your aquarium. Once settled into a stable, well-lit reef system, a Blue Maxima Clam can become a long-lasting and highly prized feature in the display.
This is a WYSIWYG item, so you will receive the exact Blue Maxima Clam pictured.
