can anyone ID this thing?

[johnpeezy]

I think its an oyster of some sort but the question is what kind.

any ideas?

thanks

 

[thincat]

I think it's a clam. What type I really don't know.

 

[johnpeezy]

Nobody else has any ideas?

Are the pictures good enough? I will try and get better ones if needed my camera isn't all the great though

 

[johnpeezy]

I think i found it finally

possibly a Pinctada margaritifera? a black lipped pearl oyster

 

[as1720]

Oh cool to know i have two of those in my tank

Do you have the link to ware you figured it out at?

 

[thincat]

Good for you! ID's if hitchhiker clams are tuff without great pictures and measurements.
TC

 

[mnewby]

try more like oyster

 

[johnpeezy]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/hiinverts3.htm

This was the closest picture I have found of it when looking online.