more clams dead
Unfortunately, it seems clams can carry diseases that can spread from clam to clam. I've heard it all too often (and had it happen in my own tank) where one clam dies, and eventually the others soon follow suit.
I guess it comes with the territory of keeping clams. Happens to the "experts" too, and they don't seem to understand it any better either, if my reading on RC is any indication.
It seems to me that any time we purchase a wild-collected animal, we run the risk of introducing an unknown pathogen into our systems. Unfortunately, since even "farmed" clams still spend time in the ocean, even purchasing farmed stock does not completely eliminate this risk (although it does seem to be a better option, as farmed seem to be stronger animals, more used to captive conditions).
Apparently, clams really are that sensitive. Look at them wrong and you risk killing them (or so it seems, some days). You need a rock-solid, bulletproof system for clams IMO.
Sorry for your losses. I know how you feel (boy do I ever.) :( Hopefully, it gets better from here on...
Shao, don't give up. It can be hard some days. I know .... trust me I know. But you'll find your groove if you keep at it.
[ 08 July 2002, 16:15: Message edited by: delphinus ]
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