[Mervione]

When I was in England I visited a pet shop and there I saw a Pinctada Maxima clam, and I thought it was really cool. It have been a few days now since I saw it and I think it´d be kinda cool to have one as a pet.

So now I´m wondering if there´s anyone here that know if they need any certain water conditions?

The one I saw was tiny, only about 7-9 cm long. How big do they get? And how old?

I can´t stop thinking of the cute little thing. I wont get any pearls from it but it´s so adorable in itself...

[Mka4972]

Interesting, never thought of having a clam as a pet. I'll never look at my fishtank again without the thought of throwing one in even though my oversized piggish goldfish would probably eat it shell and all..

[Mervione]

Goldfish? Isn´t that a freshwater fish? Lucky for the clam if so, hehe.

I think it´s completely normal to wanting to have a clam as a pet if you´re a pearl lover, even if you can´t get pearls of them. Just because they´re such amazing creatures! I honestly think they´re cute.

[Mka4972]

Freshwater yes, I will just have to get a Hyriopsis cumingi

[Mikeyy]

They don't do tricks...except "Stay" You can throw a stick all day and they won't fetch. Nah. Not a very good pet.

[Mervione]

Although those aren´t as cute...

[Pearling Technologies]

Pinctada Maxima clam?

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Pearling Technologies

Pinctada Maxima clam?

Crazy ain't it?

[Pearling Technologies]

Now if we could just get a big enough tank, with as many clams as possible..........

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Pearling Technologies

Now if we could just get a big enough tank, with as many clams as possible..........

If this thing works George I'm sure PT will be supplying Collars and Leashes to the Clam pet business.

[Pearling Technologies]

Hey Mike....I'm thinking land based farms! No problems with cyclones or getting wet!

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Pearling Technologies

Hey Mike....I'm thinking land based farms! No problems with cyclones or getting wet!

That is why you are the leader in pearling Technologies. Your ahead of the curve.

[Pearling Technologies]

Hmmm......if I'm that far ahead, how come I still have to work instead of laying on a beach somewhere with a never-ending margarita in one hand?

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Pearling Technologies

Hmmm......if I'm that far ahead, how come I still have to work instead of laying on a beach somewhere with a never-ending margarita in one hand?

Well someday you'll be remembered in the annuls of Australian pearling. That and about $5 will get you a coffee at Starbucks. But I'll bet we can scrape together enough money for a couple of Margaritas. lol. Small ones.

[Pearling Technologies]

It's a deal!