18" T. gigas

JT · 10-21-2002, 04:28 PM

As requested, here are some pics of the 18" T. gigas I brought in per the request of the Shedd Aquarium here in Chicago. The pics make the clam look an awful lot smaller than it is in person.

Joy is actually holding the ruler centered on the clam in this pic:

Enjoy.

- JT

peterlin98 · 10-22-2002, 12:08 AM

Neat! Too big for a 150 gallon tank. I'm looking for smaller ones - I think 7-8 inch would be ideal.

Do you come across T. gigas with other color, say blue? Having seen T. maxima and T. corcea, I am not a big fan of a brown/orange color. I've seen pictures of blue T. gigas - are they really that difficult to obtain?

**scubadude** · 10-22-2002, 07:52 AM

That clam is beautiful! I love it JT! Can you post more plez

wjgeese · 10-23-2002, 10:24 PM

Wow JT! What an amazing clam!
If only you got him in in april or may after I move into our new house (and new tank!), I'd drive out there personally to pick him up from Philadelphia, PA!!

Well, hopefully he's not one of a kind!

Keep me in mind for the future!!
PS: My gigas has grown about 1/2" since I've had him! Woo hoo!!!

Bill

HK StYle · 10-24-2002, 11:25 AM

Very nice, i dont think i have seen one of these in Sydney, Australia!

I dare you to put your hand in the clam...just joking

Cheers
Stephen

JT · 10-25-2002, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by peterlin98
Do you come across T. gigas with other color, say blue?

Very rarely. Although blue, and sometimes even purple, T. gigas pop up from time to time, it is a pretty rare event.. I wouldn't hold your breath.

- JT

10-21-2002, 04:28 PM	#1
JT Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 17	18" T. gigas As requested, here are some pics of the 18" T. gigas I brought in per the request of the Shedd Aquarium here in Chicago. The pics make the clam look an awful lot smaller than it is in person. Joy is actually holding the ruler centered on the clam in this pic: Enjoy. - JT Last edited by JT; 10-24-2002 at 01:04 AM.

10-22-2002, 07:52 AM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,301	GORGEOUS! That clam is beautiful! I love it JT! Can you post more plez

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10-22-2002, 12:08 AM	#2
peterlin98 Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 90	Neat! Too big for a 150 gallon tank. I'm looking for smaller ones - I think 7-8 inch would be ideal. Do you come across T. gigas with other color, say blue? Having seen T. maxima and T. corcea, I am not a big fan of a brown/orange color. I've seen pictures of blue T. gigas - are they really that difficult to obtain?

10-23-2002, 10:24 PM	#4
wjgeese Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 6	Wow JT! What an amazing clam! If only you got him in in april or may after I move into our new house (and new tank!), I'd drive out there personally to pick him up from Philadelphia, PA!! Well, hopefully he's not one of a kind! Keep me in mind for the future!! PS: My gigas has grown about 1/2" since I've had him! Woo hoo!!! Bill

10-24-2002, 11:25 AM	#5
HK StYle New in Town Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 3	Very nice, i dont think i have seen one of these in Sydney, Australia! I dare you to put your hand in the clam...just joking Cheers Stephen

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