Gold Derasa Clam (Tridacna derasa)
Regular price £56.00
Derasa clam (Tridacna derasa)
Gold, blue edge
Family: Tridacnidae
Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef compatibility: Reef safe
Max wild size: 50cm
Diet: Photosynthesis via Zooxanthellae, filter feeder
Shipping size: Approximately 4cm
Derasa clams are relatively easy to care for. They’re unable to move great distances or at least not in a very controlled manner so care should be taken to create a suitable base for them.
Derasa clams tend to prefer high light although smaller (younger) clams under a couple of inches will do just fine in more moderate light. In the wild Derasa clams can reach the magnificent size of around 50cm.
Clams are filter feeders so the addition of a quality filter feeding food is recommended. Moderate to high indirect flow should be provided to assist with filter feeding.
As with all shelled animals it is important to maintain correct levels of Calcium, alkalinity and magnesium as well as trace elements in the aquarium.
