Giant Clams in the Reef Aquarium: Biology, Identification, and Care Paperback – September 6, 2023

This Amazon print-on-demand book is an updated edition of the author's "Giant Clams in the Reef Aquarium" (2019), which has been written and photo-illustrated specifically for the interested reef aquarist. Inside you can find information on: the biology of giant clams, detailed information about the common species, how to choose and purchase the best specimens, how to care for them in aquariums, how to deal with problems that may arise, and much more.You can also find James' giant clam photo galleries and supplemental videos at jameswfatherree.com.Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Tridacnine Biology and MoreThe ShellsThe Soft PartsMantle ColorationHow They WorkReproduction and GrowthAttachments, Self-Righting, and BoringExposure to AirChapter 2: The Tridacnine SpeciesTridacna croceaTridacna maximaTridacna noaeTridacna derasaTridacna squamosaTridacna gigasHippopus hippopusHippopus porcellanusTridacna mbalavuana, a.k.a. tevoroaTridacna squamosina, a.k.a. costataTridacna elongatissimaTridacna rosewateri a.k.a. lorenziMore on IdentificationHybrid TridacninesChapter 3: The Aquarium Care and Acquisition of Tridacnines(In)CompatibilitiesWater Quality and FlowAppropriate LightingChoosing and ShoppingAcclimation and AdaptationProper PlacementFeeding and FoodsChapter 4: Tridacnine TroublesBleachingBacterial InfectionsProtozoans and Pinched MantleBoring Sponges and Overgrowing AlgaeStinging CnidariansFlatworms and Bristle WormsPredatory CrustaceansPredatory and Parasitic SnailsGas-Bubble DiseaseDeteriorating LigamentsSpawning EventsReferences and Image CreditsIndex Read more