{"product_id":"rf-crocea-clam-b14-fd-small","title":"RF Crocea Clam B14 FD - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eRF Crocea Clam (Tridacna crocea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crocea Clam, also known as the Boring Giant Clam, is a beautiful and highly sought-after giant clam known for its vibrant mantle colours, including blue, green, turquoise and gold patterns. It naturally lives embedded in hard coral rock, where it uses its strong foot to attach itself securely. It is photosynthetic and relies heavily on intense lighting, making it best suited to mature, stable reef aquariums. It can also filter microscopic food particles from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh to Very High: Requires strong lighting to support its symbiotic zooxanthellae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept under high-output LED or T5 reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclimate gradually to intense lighting to prevent bleaching or stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsufficient lighting can cause gradual decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower to Middle Rockwork: Place on a stable rock surface where it can attach securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften prefers to embed itself partially into suitable rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing it directly on sand, where it may be unstable or vulnerable to predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure it has enough room to expand its mantle fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1.024–1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 8–9 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 400–450 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-1,250–1,400 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate: Requires gentle to moderate, indirect water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strong, direct flow that causes the mantle to retract or remain disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood circulation helps deliver nutrients and remove waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotosynthetic Filter Feeder: Obtains most of its energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso filters microscopic plankton and suspended organic particles from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller specimens may benefit from supplemental phytoplankton or suitable fine-sized filter-feeder foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger specimens generally depend more heavily on photosynthesis and do not require frequent direct feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) in aquariums, although larger specimens can occur in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Moderate: Growth depends on lighting, calcium availability, alkalinity, nutrition and overall water stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Advanced: Requires intense lighting, stable water chemistry and careful acclimation. Sensitive to sudden changes in water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Safe: Generally compatible with corals and other reef inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mantle can be irritated by neighbouring corals, aggressive fish or invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertain fish, pyramidellid snails and other predators may attack the clam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and Stationary: Attaches firmly to rockwork and generally remains in one location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan retract its mantle and close its shell rapidly when disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide strong, consistent lighting and stable calcium and alkalinity levels to support shell growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect regularly for pyramidellid snails, especially around the shell edges and byssal opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing it near aggressive corals or animals that may irritate its mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep clam-eating fish and known predators away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid repeatedly moving it once its byssal threads have attached. Never pull it away from rockwork; cutting or tearing these threads can seriously injure the clam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain excellent water quality and avoid sudden fluctuations in salinity, temperature or alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51148926812417,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/252358.jpg?v=1794501122","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/rf-crocea-clam-b14-fd-small","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}