{"product_id":"blue-maxima-giant-clam-tridacna-maxima-dr-small-aed1400","title":"Blue Maxima Giant Clam (Tridacna maxima) - DR Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Blue Maxima Giant Clam is a stunning Tridacna maxima prized for its intense blue to electric-blue mantle coloration and intricate fluorescent patterns. Under blue reef lighting, its vivid blue tones become especially prominent, creating a spectacular glowing appearance. Its mantle extends beyond the shell to maximize light exposure, making it an excellent centerpiece for a mature reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003cbr\u003eModerate to high lighting\u003cbr\u003ePAR: 150–350\u003cbr\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003cbr\u003eMiddle to upper reef\u003cbr\u003ePreferably placed on a stable rock or solid substrate where the clam can securely attach its byssal foot. Allow the mantle to expand without touching neighboring corals.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003cbr\u003eSalinity\u003cbr\u003e1.024–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003epH\u003cbr\u003e8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003eAlkalinity\u003cbr\u003e8–10 dKH\u003cbr\u003eCalcium\u003cbr\u003e420–450 ppm\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium\u003cbr\u003e1280–1380 ppm\u003cbr\u003eFlow\u003cbr\u003eModerate, indirect flow\u003cbr\u003eAvoid strong direct flow that causes the mantle to remain retracted.\u003cbr\u003eDiet\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily Photosynthetic\u003cbr\u003eSupplemental foods:\u003cbr\u003ePhytoplankton\u003cbr\u003eFine particulate coral foods\u003cbr\u003eMarine microplankton\u003cbr\u003eReef plankton preparations\u003cbr\u003eHealthy established clams obtain most of their energy from their symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003cbr\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 30–40 cm (12–16 inches)\u003cbr\u003eCare Level\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50254935490817,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9a9788b9-7679-4a5e-81aa-d57429908af6.jpg?v=1788020821","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/blue-maxima-giant-clam-tridacna-maxima-dr-small-aed1400","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}