Derasa Clam

One of the easiest clam species to keep and do best when placed in the sand bed.

(Tridacna derasa)
Care: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful. No sweepers or tentacles
Diet: Photosynthetic / Filter Feeder
Max Size: 7-10”
Water Parameters: Salinity 1.025  Temp 77
Population: 1/ 30 gallons
Reef Safe: yes
Lifespan: Up to 200 years in the wild
Breeding: Can be aquacultured but not generally by hobbyists
Gender: Yes but no defining physical differentiation. All clams are born male