http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/lyohemas/Picture004.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/lyohemas/Picture039.jpg

Nice clams!

I think I mentioned in the podcast about the need for extreme depth of field for SPS macros... thought I'd mention same applies for clams, for similar reasons. Here's an example of a clam shot I took where I really wish I had added a couple stops of aperture... but still a shot I like quite a bit. ;)

http://www.reef-life.com/galleries/image.view.comp.php?image=436

Another example, close but no cigar. :)

http://www.reef-life.com/galleries/image.view.comp.php?image=435

awesome images.. both of you guys..
i love them..
man i really need a good macro lens..lol

well mine are not that great but here are some images of my 2 clams.. :)

recent image
http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/gallery/files/3/IMG_0981.jpg

same clam, but older image adn different angle
http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/gallery/files/3/DSC01795.jpg

and an older image of my second clam
http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/gallery/files/3/DSC01798.jpg

No macro lens here. I am only using a Canon powershot A75 with macro mode on of course. ;)

yeah, one of the nice things about a digicam, you can do that stuff sometimes...

i have a Canon 300D dSLR, but dont really haev the right lense for macro shots...lol
one of these days i will get one..

nice shots guys!!! love the colors on that clam travis! What species is it??

Meh, heck if I know.... :) I never kept clams so I have trouble telling some of them apart. But if you put a gun to my head, I'd guess 'Derasa.'

The top one is a teardrop maxima, and the second is a crocea.
Robs looks like a crocea also. As for Travis's not sure but its freakin sweet. :cool:

Here are some pics of my Crocea:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Heliflyer/swedr.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Heliflyer/tyhg.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/Heliflyer/indevfh.jpg

Thanks Clayman! Those are beautiful!

Here's my Derasa which is still only about 2-3" in size

http://www.mcgrade.com/Reef%20tank%20Page/Invertebrates/Derosa%20Clam.jpg (http://www.mcgrade.com/Reef%20tank%20Page/Invertebrates/Derosa%20Clam.jpg)

Okay! That's enough! I've got to get me one!!!!! :-)

Christi

I'll bet you can't just have one. :D :rolleyes: :mrgreen:

Christi

I'll bet you can't just have one. :D :rolleyes: :mrgreen:
i know i couldnt.. :)
and i would love to have more... only if i had the room....lol

clams- bah!

clams- bah!
you just had a bad experience, don't let that stop you..
give your tank a bit more time to mature, and them go for it..
just make sure the LFS properly handles it...
i am almost sure your loss was because of improper LFS procedure...

Gwen - did your clam die?? Was it because of the problems that you had posted about?? Sorry to hear that!

I'll bet you can't just have one.
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It's absolutely on the list of new buys for the new tank! My LFS actually has lots of healthy, good-lookin' clams. Can't wait to get one!

yup- it died :( I'm sad. Not sure why it died, but I'm guessing being ripped from the rock had something to do with it.

Oh bummer! sorry to hear about your clam Gwen. Will LFS replace it since it died? (after being ripped off the rock)

yup they will give me store credit- I'm not gonna get another clam though.

Gwen, that sucks, but at least they are standing by their product

I just haven't had luck with clams.. .I don't know why either. May be light or the fact that my clown doesn't like the decorations

Hey rob, u think its possible to get Terry Balding, a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on the line to run a clam duo topic with you?
clams have to be coming up soon my friend, they are just way too cool to leave behind!
if u need contact numbers let me know, what would be eve better would be to interview an aussie marine biologist on some subjects.!
why stop there, throw a dart in a world map & target the country for topics!
just a loud thought.

the only reason i thought of balding, is he has been interested in clams on the professional scene since 86

wouldn't mind the clam experts to pass on the links to the best info, cause i'd lke to do some serious study up!

here's one of our old derasa that also didn't make it. but as soon as our tank is established enough we are going to try a crocea. lately the prices have been more reasonable than they used to be around here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/valeen/derasa5small.jpg

oh thats a hit, what a magnificent example too! clams are something else arn't they! i feel your loss

don't forget that a crocea needs more light and better water quality than a derasa