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Maxima clam reef compatibility check

Tridacna maxima

Demanding photosynthetic clam for mature, stable, high-light reefs.

Minimum tank

50 gallons

Care level

Expert

Reef safety

Safe

Bioload score

0.6

Stocking stage

Middle

Flow need

Moderate

Light need

High

Compatibility warnings

Needs strong light and stable calcium/alkalinity.
Avoid for young tanks.
Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank minimum

50 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 50 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate

6 months

This animal should wait until the tank has enough age, food web stability, or parameter history.