what's on my clam?

[Nexus13]

the green stuff.








thought it would go away but it hasn't.

anybody know?

[michika]

Do you mean the brown-green patch on the top right side of the mantle? Looks like its colouring up for you.

[Nexus13]

yah that's the stuff.

what is it?


i much prefer the blue color. looks like a fungus or something.

[michika]

The clam is changing colours thats what it is. Unless it has an odd texture to it, however the photo doesn't show that.

[sphelps]

You could try placing it in more light or feeding it more often. I've seen clams loose a little color before from being malnourished. However more likely the clam is just getting it's mature colors as already stated.

[untamed]

I think that is normal coloration for that kind of clam. They routinely get gold patches mixed in with the overall blue.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by untamed

I think that is normal coloration for that kind of clam. They routinely get gold patches mixed in with the overall blue.

I don't know, It makes sence that it could be coloring up but it almost looks like a different texture than the rest of the clam? How do clams work as far as symbiotic algea, does anyone know (excuse me if this is a stupid question) but can clams bleach out?
Levi

[Borderjumper]

It looks to me like somethings picking at it. I had a small one once that my cleaner shrimp AND peppermint shrimp started nibbling on.