Picture of the Week – 11/9 – 11/15
Here is a gorgeous Tridacna crocea clam living among Zoanthid polyps.
November 9, 2009
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Hawaii – Waikiki Aquarium and Maui Ocean Center
In June of 2007 I had the privilege of going to Hawaii for my honeymoon. Our primary destination was Maui, but we got to spend a day in Oahu. While in Hawaii, my understanding new wife let us go to see two public aquariums: the Maui Ocean Center and the world renown Waikiki Aquarium. The [...]
May 15, 2009
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Species Profile: Tridacna Crocea
In the home aquarium, T. crocea clams need to be provided intense lighting from metal halides or T5HO, and need to be placed up high on the rocky structures. Also take care not to put the clam in direct flow from powerheads. Being in a strong, unidirectional flow can cause the clam to close and [...]
May 5, 2009
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