Uh oh....clam troubles.

[duncangweller]

Hi all,

I arrived home after work and found my clam upside down on the sand.

I flipped him back over and its recessing into the shell. It also looks like the foot has completely gone as I can see the glass right through its gaping mouth.

I've attached a pic....give it to me straight can reefers.



Thanks,
Dunc

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[Borderjumper]

If thats the tank bottom visable thru the mouth she's a goner, looks like the snails are moving in for a chow down.
Sorry but it happens.. Lost a ton of em thru the years

[duncangweller]

Yeah that's the tank bottom. Do I just pluck it from the tank and leave it for the garbage man then?

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[Proteus]

Yeah at first I thought it was sand in the mouth but if it's foots gone the clam will be dead by morning

[duncangweller]

I have read that they are very toxic when they die. Is it best to remove it now?

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[freeze]

One of my clams died as well, get it out. That's a lot of rotting meat in the tank.

[Taipan]

If you want to save the shell for sentimental or artistic reasons; you can take it out and bathe it in a bleach solution overnight.

Sorry to hear about your clam.