Giant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid Clams

About this book

In this book Daniel Knop introduces the reader to all nine known species of giant clams family tridacnidae which include the largest known bivalves having shells that measure up to over one meter in length. The reader is given detailed descriptions of giant clam biology ecology anatomy and reproduction. In addition the book offers chapters regarding diseases and parasites of clams breeding facilities and how to maintain giant clams in home aquariums. The book includes lots of useful information about filtration water movement lighting and aquarium construction.