Reader Question-Giant Clams

A reader in Australia sent an email recently asking about raising giant clams.

The Derasa Giant Clam is one of the first species of giant clam to be successfully raised in captivity.

According to CentralPets.com, "Derasa Giant Clams are frequently found in Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines, where they inhabit protected reefs or lagoons at depths of 12 to 33 feet (four to ten meters)." This website gives special care information and instructions on breeding and propagation. Click here to read their informative page.

The Gigas Clam, which is the largest of the clam species, is also raised on farms. CentralPets.com gives information about the care of this species here. These clams reach the size of over 4 feet.

Indo-Pacific Sea Farms and Aquafarmer Information Sheet are additional resources on raising giant clams in capitivity.

I hope this information will help get this reader started on his giant clam venture.