Dying clam?

[Brandoser]

Whass,
I'm sorry to hear about your clam. I couldn't help but notice that beautiful
yellow anenome looking thing behind it. What is that?

[Delphinus]

Clams are exceedingly sensitive. Honestly, I think if you have one >1 year in your tank, you're doing really well. There are so many things that can do them in without you even knowing it. And the problem is, the mantle can be responsive well after the rest of the clam has taken ill, that they can look to be healthy and doing well, long after the point they are "essentially" dead.

Another thing to watch out for, once one goes, it very frequently starts a cascade effect, and others in the tank alongside (even though may have been healthy to begin with) can be taken down in the aftermath.

Very frustrating, and disappointing, since they are so nice to look at.

Sorry to hear of your loss Walter.

[muck]

Originally Posted by Brandoser

Whass,
I'm sorry to hear about your clam. I couldn't help but notice that beautiful
yellow anenome looking thing behind it. What is that?

Looks like Green Star Polyps to me.

[whaase]

Yup, GSP.

Thanks for the info Tony!

Walter

[EmilyB]

That sucks Walter...I've never really had trouble keeping clams purchased the last few years, but I've no clue what was "inside?" yours. Clams do have "tongue-like things" that they stick out when they are dying.

I bought a very nice healthy teardrop maxima in town just the other day for $69 Give me a shout sometime. I'm always scouting out new clams. In fact, if you want a reasonably priced clam (squamosa) to try things out there, let me know.

[whaase]

Thanks for the info/offer! I have to figure out what to do with my Anenome first. It is getting way to big for my tank now!

Walter

Originally Posted by EmilyB

That sucks Walter...I've never really had trouble keeping clams purchased the last few years, but I've no clue what was "inside?" yours. Clams do have "tongue-like things" that they stick out when they are dying.

I bought a very nice healthy teardrop maxima in town just the other day for $69 Give me a shout sometime. I'm always scouting out new clams. In fact, if you want a reasonably priced clam (squamosa) to try things out there, let me know.