Maxea

[tahoe61]

Is there such a clam? What other hybrids are there? No definitive answers found on other forms or google. Hoping to get a definitive answer here. Thank you in advance.

 

[vinny2261]

Probably just miss spelled or a "site" name.

 

[returnofsid]

Maxea Clams are "supposedly" a hybrid between a Maxima and a Crocea. I've also not found any valid documentation that they actually exist. Barry is the guy who'd know for sure though. It'll be interesting to get his input.

 

[tahoe61]

Maxea Clams are "supposedly" a hybrid between a Maxima and a Crocea. I've also not found any valid documentation that they actually exist. Barry is the guy who'd know for sure though. It'll be interesting to get his input.

Me too! I have also heard of derasa and squamosa clam hybrids. I really wish Barry or another clam expert would chime in.

 

[1fishkeeper]

Here is a fun link to read through on them.
http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/clam-geeks/7-dont-fooled-there-no-such-thing-maxea.html

 

[tahoe61]

Here is a fun link to read through on them.
http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/clam-geeks/7-dont-fooled-there-no-such-thing-maxea.html

Read this thread already and still did not get the info I was looking for. Most threads on forums are purely speculation. Thank you anyway though.
I am looking for a distributor or someone that is an expert in the field for concret conformation. Whats the big secret?

 

[Myteemouse]

From what I've read they are just a myth.....

 

[trido]

Barry expalined to me that they are simply croceas that have been tank raised rather than wild caught and still have their scutes making their shells look more like the maximas.
They typically dont have the coloration of traditional croceas.

Having said that. The Maxea I bought, has all of the characteristics of my blue crocea and is nothing like either of my maxima's.

 

[skinz78]

Here is a fun link to read through on them.
http://www.reef-geeks.com/forums/clam-geeks/7-dont-fooled-there-no-such-thing-maxea.html

LOL that is my link. And no there is no such thing as a hybrid clam. If it were possible they would have done it long ago in the wild.

 

[HernandezJ35]

reefkoi.com was selling some as maxeas

sorry i dont know if i can post other sites if i cant ill take it down

 

[1fishkeeper]

LOL that is my link. And no there is no such thing as a hybrid clam. If it were possible they would have done it long ago in the wild.

I hope that it was ok using your link. I found it awhile ago and just thought that it was a good read and made me think.

 

[skinz78]

Yes please use it or any of my links as much as you wish, it is good to spread the info around.