{"product_id":"ultra-blue-leopard-maxima-clam-tridacna-maxima-dr-large-aed2200","title":"Ultra Blue Leopard Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima) - DR Large","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.The Ultra Blue Leopard Maxima Clam is a spectacular color morph of Tridacna maxima, prized for its intense electric-blue mantle covered with intricate leopard-like spotting and contrasting fluorescent patterns. Under blue reef lighting, the mantle produces an exceptional glowing effect, with vivid blue and turquoise highlights. Its compact, sculpted shell and highly patterned mantle make it a premium 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":50254937751809,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_88c6acf2-d77e-4850-afdc-700bf8f80699.jpg?v=1788021082","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/ultra-blue-leopard-maxima-clam-tridacna-maxima-dr-large-aed2200","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}