{"product_id":"maxima-giant-clam-tridacna-maxima-dl-xl-aed2800","title":"Maxima Giant Clam (Tridacna maxima) - DL XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maxima Giant Clam (Tridacna maxima) is one of the most highly prized giant clams in the reef aquarium hobby, known for its brilliant mantle colors, intricate patterns, and intense iridescence. Coloration can range from electric blue, turquoise, green, gold, purple, and bronze, often with contrasting spots, lines, or metallic patterns. Under blue reef lighting, its reflective mantle can produce an exceptional fluorescent appearance. It is a photosynthetic clam that requires strong, stable lighting and excellent water quality.\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":50254945091841,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4e488114-90d0-46c2-b6ec-28f844b33053.jpg?v=1788021931","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/maxima-giant-clam-tridacna-maxima-dl-xl-aed2800","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}