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					Originally Posted by  Enigma
					 
				 
				I know you're disappointed . . . but those are really lovely, healthy looking clams. I'm pea green with envy. I'm afraid to purchase any, as I'm very worried about pinched mantle. 
			
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 I agree, they are very beautiful clams, either way.  I see what you mean about the brown, it def changes the overall appearance.  I have 1 clam, it's blue green and has grown quite a bit but it's not as nice as yours.  Good luck, I can't offer any advice.