Is this clam in trouble?

[swill]

OK...I fresh water dipped it for 30 minutes. Will look first thing in the morning to how it's doing.

I figured I've got nothing to loose at this point.

[Aquattro]

Freshwater dips are fine and recommended for pinched mantle. I've done this quite a few times over the years, I toss it in some RO water for 30 minutes. Saved most that way.

[i have crabs]

Give it a few days to start recovering but hopefully it works out.

[howdy20012002]

I should google things before opening my big mouth
once again, I put my foot in my mouth
I just would never think of putting a clam in fresh water
hope it works
I have now learnt something new

[swill]

Originally Posted by Kafudafish

Clams get rained on during low tied. Sometimes for hours at a time

Now that's something I didn't know.

[swill]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ce59065.jpg

Is it dead? This is a shot of it this morning.

[fortheloveofcrabs]

Don't think so... Not yet. Someone asked how does it smell. What's the verdict?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by swill

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ce59065.jpg

Is it dead? This is a shot of it this morning.

I'd say it's about done, sorry.

[subman]

Very interesting. I had no idea they were exposed during low tide. I always thought you should never have them out of the water.

http://youtube.com/#/watch?v=J5FZGNW...%3DJ5FZGNWSlUQ

[SpikeJones]

not to high jack the thread but is mine on the way too ?



i was walking by my tank and i saw this