Need help w/Clam

[Pnutjr]

Hi All,
I have discovered 3 bubble algea on my clam. Anyone have any advise on how to remove them without harming the clam??
Thanks in advance

[globaldesigns]

Is it on the shell of the clam or on the mantle (fleshy area). I am assuming on the shell.

If you have a razer blade, gently scrape it of the shell, one at a time. Don't burst the bubbles.

[Pnutjr]

Yes its on the shell. I am assuming that if I scrape too hard it will hurt the clam? Thanks for the advise.

[mark]

wouldn't worry about the clam, the bubbles will come off easily

[fiorano]

the shell is there to protect the clam. so i would guess if you scrape them off the shell it should be fine.

[ner'T']

I think they suggest "Gentle" so you don't burst the bubble releasing many spores into the water which will call more algae. The shell is tough.

[untamed]

Well....when I moved my clam from my old tank into the new, I didn't want to chance any unplanned hitchikers so I removed the clam from the tank water and scrubbed the outer shell with a plastic toothbrush to clean out any critter that might be hiding in a crevice. It didn't seem to bother that clam a bit as it was fine for 2 years after that treatment.