Gigas clam at Seaworld

[Jimnorris]

Went to seaworld the other day and saw my donations. The gigas is really getting big! Looks to me well over two feet. The two squamosas on the left and right of the gigas were 8 inches when I donated them. they look to be at about a foot now!
Jim

[Jimnorris]

Also to me the best coral there is this purple one???????

[z28pwr]

Jim, do you know in what size tank are they keeping your EX-clams in ?

[Jimnorris]

The clam tank and the coral tank are both 500 gallons I think.
Jim

[adaminaustin]

The last time I was at Sea World was the meeting just before you donated them. Is the clam tank the one on the right w/ the surge device?
I just remember the wonderful acro tables they had growing in the left tank.

It looks too cool Jim.

[brewercm]

If I'm remembering correctly from the last time I was there I think the clam was in the one with the surge device. Sure would like to have that kind of surge device in my tank.

[Jimnorris]

I beleieve both tanks have a surge system. I know the 4 frag tanks on the third level do.
Jim

[OrionN]

I will be going to Sea World soon. I will tank picture of your clams. Dis you donated three clams, two Squamosa and a Gigas?
Minh

[Sherri]

Wow, Jim....that Gigas has grown!! Doesn't look like it would too comfortably back in your tank now! haha Beautiful. Need to go out & take a look also.

[Jimnorris]

Minh,
Yes the gigas and two squamosas are from me. What kind of coral is the one I circle?
Jim

[reefer]

that is some impressive growth! those gigas get even bigger in the wild, i wonder what that one will look like in a few years living in such a pristine enviroment!
8)

[brewercm]

Jim,
Can't really tell too well from the picture but could it be one of these.

http://www.azreef.com/store/view_product.php?product=ACRRBYNN1

[Jimnorris]

I like those! It is more like a pocillopora to me.
Jim

[javajaws]

Jim,

Having just been to SeaWorld for the first time this week, I'd like to say thank you for donating those clams for everyone to appreciate.

I was surprised and a little disappointed that there were so few tanks devoted to reef habitat at SeaWorld...but seeing some unusually large clams helped make up for it.

For those of us that are new here like myself, can you share with us why and how you donated them? Do you think it would ever be possible to start a MAAST sponsored reef tank at SeaWorld?

[OrionN]

Minh,
Yes the gigas and two squamosas are from me. What kind of coral is the one I circle?
Jim
It is hard to say because there is not enough details. Was it an Acropora or something else? Sorry, not enough detail. Stylophora can have color like that, or brighter.
Minh

[reefer]

Do you think it would ever be possible to start a MAAST sponsored reef tank at SeaWorld?

that would be nice.... especially if they donated the use of the shark tank, like the one with the tunnel! :twisted: yeah baby! :twisted:
8)

[reefer]

where are the tanks located at in seaworld? are the tanks by the shark exhibit?

[kaiser]

If MAAST is going to sponsor a Tank it should be at the SA ZOO. I was there last Weekend and it was a sad sight. The "Reef" was mostly half dead corals with silver xenias all over. The Fish Only Tank had a Ragel Tang in it that started to look like the one that aquatic warehouse saved. Seaworld has plenty of money compared to the Zoo.

[PeeJ]

I agree with Kai...why sponsor the people who already are on top of things?

[Sherri]

I agree also with kaiser - was at the zoo last weekend....wasn't too appealing - and it was packed with people.

[SueT]

Jim, that clam looks very happy, well they all do. Great pics of the clams too.

I'm with you the coral you circled looks to me to be pocillopora.

[Jimnorris]

SueT how are you?
Jim

[SueT]

Hey Jim, trying to hang in here. My back is in bad shape and am waiting some news about whether more surgery is indicated. I hope not but if it'll help in any way I'll do it.

How are things with you??? You didn't kick the dog did you?? :lol: