Can clams break the bottom of an aquarium

[BristleWormHater]

Original 8'x2'x2' 240 gallon


New system 2017



Center clam display 2021


Right Tank 2021


Clam October 2024

WOW those tanks are incredible!!!
I like the planter too

 

[JoJosReef]

Original 8'x2'x2' 240 gallon


New system 2017



Center clam display 2021


Right Tank 2021


Clam October 2024

Incredibly animals

 

[rhitee93]

Wow, that was quite a display. I've often thought it would be cool to have a large clam like that as the primary element in a display, but hadn't considered how difficult it would be to keep them from moving around, and the stress on the shell when putting them back in position.

 

[Uncle99]

I’ve never seen a captive clam that large.
OMG.

 

[Chrisv.]

Original 8'x2'x2' 240 gallon


New system 2017



Center clam display 2021


Right Tank 2021


Clam October 2024

Troy, would you consider doing a write up on your experiences keeping gigas? Not many people have grown them to this size. I have lots of questions but I don't want to further derail OPs thread. You mentioned spawning season. Very cool that you got it to spawn. I would love it if the write up included details about that, and about how seasonal it was, and how you kept it from crashing your tank when it happened.

 

[Macbalacano]

I’ve been on this forum for a few years and hands down this tank with the huge clam is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen on here. Truly amazing!

 

[dedragon]

Vanderbilt university had a pretty massive clam hosting two clowns right in the entrance to the gym. It was a pretty small tank too if i remember right. Not sure if there are any pics or if it is even there anymore though

 

[Troy V]

Troy, would you consider doing a write up on your experiences keeping gigas? Not many people have grown them to this size. I have lots of questions but I don't want to further derail OPs thread. You mentioned spawning season. Very cool that you got it to spawn. I would love it if the write up included details about that, and about how seasonal it was, and how you kept it from crashing your tank when it happened.

I also didn't mean to hijack the OP's thread. But I would be happy to share whatever knowledge I have on another thread. I must worn you it's quite unorthodox.

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[Chrisv.]

I also didn't mean to hijack the OP's thread. But I would be happy to share whatever knowledge I have on another thread. I must worn you it's quite unorthodox.

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I'm fine with unorthodox! Nobody can deny your success. Would seriously love to read an "everything I've learned about T. gigas" thread from you.