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Ultra Grade Clam

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Dave

I am having a difficult time finding a nice Ultra Grade Maxima or Crocea Clam. Are there any local shops that tend to carry them?

While I am in SJ, I do travel up to the North to visit family, so location in the state is not an issue.

Is it safe to say they should have some nice clams at MACNA? I have never been.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

clams have been more and more restricted due to import issues.

That stated - I have seen Ocean Gallery II and Aquatic Obsessions get nice clams. If you prefer online - Dr. Mac/pacific.east.aquaculture and Clam's Direct have gotten great reviews.

as far as macna - i have never been either. I would imagine there will be a very large assortment of both dry goods and frags for sale. At our frag swap I recall at least one vendor bringing clams - and macna is supposed to be almost the same thing - except many times BIGGER.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

not sure if you have ever been to that fish place in lancaster, pa. I mention it because supposedly it's retail space is about 100,000 sq ft. The place is like a costco for fish lovers (the warehouse aspect - no food sampling.. ;)). Now half the place is devoted to dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, small pets, etc. etc.

But with macna - just think 83,000 sq ft dedicated just to FO/FOWLR/REEF keeping stuff!!! All conveniently located in the convention center - connected to the hotel we have a block in. There will be a lot of people from all over the US crammed in there to check out all the goodies. I wouldn't be surprised if people get a list of vendors and check out their stuff - then pre-order it for pick up at macna.
 
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Dave

Thanks for the input. I will keep my eye out for a nice clam at Ocean Gallery II and Aquatic Obsessions. Otherwise, I may wait until MACNA.
 
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Audi0s

I think, think, think that there was a few by me at Reef Encounter. Im probably going over there tomorrow to look around, if interested PM to remind me.
 
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Dave

Thanks Magic. They both look to be Ultra grade. I like the OGII clam, but 129 is a little steep for a clam.

I think I may wait until MACNA to see if they have a nice selection.

Thanks Audi0s for the offer. Much appreciated.
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Hey guys, that's my clam in that picture from AO, it is in my tank! ;D and i guarantee that the picture does not do it justice, you should stop by to check them out, mine is the nicest clam I have ever seen!!!! And $60 clams! ;D

Rod
 
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Dave

Alright Rod, I re-arranged my weekend schedule so I could come see these clams. So they better be good ;). And hopefully you will still have some nice ones left on Sunday. :)
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

dave - i think, not sure, but i think you think rod owns AO. Rod is a customer - he bought the clam already. I was there on tuesday and he had a few nice blue maximas left. That stated- you might want to call or post in the Aquatic Obsessions board to ask.
 
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Dave

Thanks Hawkeye. You are right. I guess being new to this board and the way he phrased it made me think he was saying it was his clam at his store.

Appreciate the heads up, and I will give them a call ahead of time.
 
blange3

blange3

Dave said:
Thanks Hawkeye. You are right. I guess being new to this board and the way he phrased it made me think he was saying it was his clam at his store.

Appreciate the heads up, and I will give them a call ahead of time.
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There were at least 10 when I was there tonight. Looked pretty good.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

Dave said:
Thanks Hawkeye. You are right. I guess being new to this board and the way he phrased it made me think he was saying it was his clam at his store.

Appreciate the heads up, and I will give them a call ahead of time.
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No problem-o. Under all the usernames - right underneath should be a tag. Our sponsors will have the "sponsor tag". Members will say "member" and then frag/colony etc. Non members will just have the frag/colony designation. That changes based on number of posts.

If i didn't say so - welcome to NJRC. We're glad to have you aboard.

Please note that AO is not easily seen from the road - if you are driving down that street - look for the burger king - it's in the small commercial strip next to it. AO does not need signage because almost all of it's business is word-of mouth/repeat customers...like blange3 hahah.
 
blange3

blange3

Hawkeye said:
AO does not need signage because almost all of it's business is word-of mouth/repeat customers...like blange3 hahah.
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Thanks Phil, you let everyone know the secret that my favorite LFS is Aquatic Obsessions. ::)

No one would have ever figured that out! ;)
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

blange3 said:
Hawkeye said:
AO does not need signage because almost all of it's business is word-of mouth/repeat customers...like blange3 hahah.
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Thanks Phil, you let everyone know the secret that my favorite LFS is Aquatic Obsessions. ::)

No one would have ever figured that out! ;)
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LOL. Well everytime I'm there I see that black couch. I see the one depression has filled in much better and I say to Wil - Napoli? he nods. Then I look at the other side that is nice and worn and I say - Blange?

;D ;D
 
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Dave

blange3 said:
There were at least 10 when I was there tonight. Looked pretty good.
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Hawkeye said:
No problem-o. Under all the usernames - right underneath should be a tag. Our sponsors will have the "sponsor tag". Members will say "member" and then frag/colony etc. Non members will just have the frag/colony designation. That changes based on number of posts.

If i didn't say so - welcome to NJRC. We're glad to have you aboard.

Please note that AO is not easily seen from the road - if you are driving down that street - look for the burger king - it's in the small commercial strip next to it. AO does not need signage because almost all of it's business is word-of mouth/repeat customers...like blange3 hahah.
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Thanks again...if nothing else I get to see what AO has to offer. An excuse to see another LFS is never a bad thing. :)
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

Obviously he doesn't know you and I don't know if you have your membership card yet. So be sure to ask if he can look up your membership. Otherwise you won't get the discount.
 
magic

magic

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Hawkeye said:
blange3 said:
Hawkeye said:
AO does not need signage because almost all of it's business is word-of mouth/repeat customers...like blange3 hahah.
Click to expand...

Thanks Phil, you let everyone know the secret that my favorite LFS is Aquatic Obsessions. ::)

No one would have ever figured that out! ;)
Click to expand...

LOL. Well everytime I'm there I see that black couch. I see the one depression has filled in much better and I say to Wil - Napoli? he nods. Then I look at the other side that is nice and worn and I say - Blange?

;D ;D
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That couch should be bronzed and put on display! ;D

Bob
 
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