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Old 03-23-2009, 04:40 PM
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Would it work if you tried to make it uncomfortable for the clam? Like maybe by putting a powerhead near it?
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Old 03-23-2009, 04:44 PM
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That might be worth a try.

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Old 03-23-2009, 04:51 PM
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Would it work if you tried to make it uncomfortable for the clam? Like maybe by putting a powerhead near it?
I also tryed this as well i tryed flipping the rock over for a few days, thinking that with no light he would detach itself and try to find a better spot but it never did.
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Old 03-23-2009, 06:30 PM
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Would it work if you tried to make it uncomfortable for the clam? Like maybe by putting a powerhead near it?
Wouldn't work. The clam will just keep its mantle more retracted, or it will just eventually get used to it.

The best options are 1) cutting the threads, although as mentioned it is risky, 2) moving the whole rock, or 3) cutting the rock and moving the clam + the rock chip.

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Old 03-23-2009, 06:44 PM
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When I moved my clams, I just tilted the rock so that the clam was sorta hanging by it's foot & let gravity work it's way on the clam. Within a day or so the clam just let go & fell the short 1" or so onto the sand bed.

You may have to re-tilt the rock a couple of times as the clams moves around trying to see if it can get comfortable.

I only ever tried moving 2 of my clams & it worked both times without injuring them.

Obviously make sure they don't have too far to fall!

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