We’ve been covering new and sensational giant clams for years but a recent crop of farm raised clams from Samoa has definitely gotten our attention. The stunning, jaw-dropping clams appeared at the GermanExtreme Coralsand they have some elements ofblueTridacna squamosa,Tridacna ‘maxea’,其中一个黑色和白色的最大值to a whole other level. We can’t help but wonder if these amazing Samoan clams have any connection to the high quality farm raised clams from Cook Islands, we’ve seen some greatCook Island clamsbut nothing yet like this.
Whether these sensational uniquely colored clams are the result of some intentional crosses may never be known but the clams definitely bear the hallmarks of farm-raising such as small size, uniform shape, completely intact scutes and next to no biofouling. Keep reading for a closer look at the stunningly colorful new clam varieties from Samoa.