Is my clam ok???

jden092901 · 10/27/2008, 02:14 PM

I have a crocea clam, have had it for over a month. Its been doing really well, mantle is always out and extends past the shell. Last friday when I got home from work i noticed my lights didnt come on all day (I think my pc's are the only lights that came on). The clam had lost its foot, the clam was on the sand bed attached to a small piece of rubble. The foot was still on the rubble but the clam was not. I picked it up and the foot was not attatched anymore. Do you think my clam is ok, he still looks good, comes out and closes when you put your hand over it. Is there anything I can do?

THanks,

Josh

gummi · 10/27/2008, 02:19 PM

Is it's mouth gaping open or is it closed?

If it's reactive to light and the mouth isn't gaping opened I'd say it's ok. Keep an eye on it and make sure your calcium levels are in check.

If you notice and snails or hermits coming over to pick around it then i'd say it's dying because scavengers can usually tell when it's time to start picking...

jden092901 · 10/27/2008, 03:01 PM

yes its open, it looks good. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for your help, o and pray for my clam...lol

Thanks again,

Josh

6 man reef · 10/27/2008, 04:56 PM

It may have detached to try and move closer to the dimmer light. Dont bother it for a while let it find it's new location. Watch carefully for any changes

10/27/2008, 02:14 PM	#1
jden092901 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 367	Is my clam ok??? I have a crocea clam, have had it for over a month. Its been doing really well, mantle is always out and extends past the shell. Last friday when I got home from work i noticed my lights didnt come on all day (I think my pc's are the only lights that came on). The clam had lost its foot, the clam was on the sand bed attached to a small piece of rubble. The foot was still on the rubble but the clam was not. I picked it up and the foot was not attatched anymore. Do you think my clam is ok, he still looks good, comes out and closes when you put your hand over it. Is there anything I can do? THanks, Josh __________________ 120 Gallon Reef 40 Gallon breeder sump/fuge ASM G3 skimmer Mag 12 return pump Sea swirls and 2 Koralia 4's Filter sock 200 lbs live rock 140 lbs live sand Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef

10/27/2008, 03:01 PM	#3
jden092901 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 367	yes its open, it looks good. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for your help, o and pray for my clam...lol Thanks again, Josh __________________ 120 Gallon Reef 40 Gallon breeder sump/fuge ASM G3 skimmer Mag 12 return pump Sea swirls and 2 Koralia 4's Filter sock 200 lbs live rock 140 lbs live sand Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef

10/27/2008, 02:19 PM	#2
gummi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 282	Is it's mouth gaping open or is it closed? If it's reactive to light and the mouth isn't gaping opened I'd say it's ok. Keep an eye on it and make sure your calcium levels are in check. If you notice and snails or hermits coming over to pick around it then i'd say it's dying because scavengers can usually tell when it's time to start picking...

10/27/2008, 04:56 PM	#4
6 man reef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 140	It may have detached to try and move closer to the dimmer light. Dont bother it for a while let it find it's new location. Watch carefully for any changes