Pyramidellid Snails Under Microscope

Here’s a huge threat to clam lovers. The Pyramidellid snail will hitch hike in on clams and snails, and will constantly feed on the fluids of their hosts. A small number of these parasite snails on your clam isn’t much to be alarmed about. However, these snails reproduce rapidly and will quickly become too much of a problem for the clam. The clam host will eventually die from this unless the aquarium keeper removes the snails.

Tridacna Derasa Clam Close Up

Clams usually look better when viewing them from above, but this shot from the side doesn’t look all that bad. The Tridacna derasa clam is one of the larger species of clam and doesn’t have the lateral scutes usually found on the sides of T. maxima or T. squamosa. Instead, it has very smooth sides.

Blue Tridacna Maxima Clam

Pictured is a vibrant blue Tridacna maxima clam. This clam was certainly a favorite among people who visited it.  They were in awe of the color of the clam as it stood out against a live rock and live sand background.