clam on it's way out

mark · #1 10-19-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fishface

checked for paracitic snails yet? :http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3.../Clam_care.htm

clean for snails

Had to cut a little of the attachment from the rock but when turned over, from the underside not looking to good. There still was a little movement when I touched the mantle and I put him in the other tank anyways but think it's gone.

MikeP · #2 10-19-2007, 11:50 PM

That sucks, I just lost my clam a little while ago. It turned to goo within 12 hours.

mark · #3 10-20-2007, 02:55 AM

It sure does suck. Had him for about 13 months.

Checked the water and everything seems okay (pH 8.2, Ca 425ppm, Alk 11.2dKH, Mg 1300ppm, SG 1.026, temp 79°). Everything else in the tank looks the same.

MikeP · #4 10-20-2007, 03:52 AM

My water quality was all good too. And the clam was the only thing that died. My research afterward indicated that some times clams just die without any known reason. Makes me second guess buying another one.

michika · #5 10-20-2007, 02:33 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Mark. I'm also sorry to say that it probably won't make it.

fishguyxd · #6 10-20-2007, 04:05 PM

Sorry to hear Mark I know what it's like to lose stuff
I have not had experience with clams what is the attraction to them Is it the colors or what ? I am just wondering.

fencer · #7 10-20-2007, 11:01 PM

Did you have the basal foot exposed? That what happened to me. I am sure a crab took my clam out and the rest of the reef crew had clam sandwiches that day.