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Bear Claw Clam - Cultured Hippopus Clam Grade A

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Hippopus hippopus - The Hippopus Clam is an interesting clam that is also great for beginners. They have similar care, patterning, and coloration as Derasa clams, but the mantle does not extend past the shell like other giant clam species. These clams have the ability to quickly polish aquarium water. They are hardy and grow very quickly. 

These are around 2" in size and feeding on Reef Nutrition Shellfish Diet 1800 (SD Aquarist Shellfish Diet)

Specifications

Reef Safe? Yes

Parameters:

Specific Gravity 1.023 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.3

Temperature 78° F

Ca 380 - 450ppm

dKH 8 - 12

Mg 1200- 1400 ppm

Diet:

This species is photosynthetic but will benefit from feedings of microfoods likeEasy SPS Evo

Current Size: 4-5"

Max Size: 17"

Suggested Tank Size:

Compatability

Compatible with:

  • Invertebrates
  • Live Rock/Sand

Compatible with caution:

Incompatible with:

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