Clam behavior

Myka · #1 10-14-2009, 11:57 PM

It looks like your clam wants more light. What type of lights do you have? How far is the clam from the water surface?

chris121277 · #2 10-15-2009, 12:18 AM

its aprox 8-10" from the surface......and I have 4 T-5's.....should I move it higher?

chris121277 · #3 10-16-2009, 11:00 PM

anybody?

Ellie_A · #4 10-16-2009, 11:59 PM

Is it wedged between the rocks? Almost looks like it can't open its shell wide enough to get the light it wants so it putting its mantle further out.

chris121277 · #5 10-17-2009, 12:01 AM

no....it's actually on a sort of flat rock, and it has attached it's self there so I can't even move it.

chris121277 · #6 10-17-2009, 12:02 AM

maybe to much current were it is?

sphelps · #7 10-17-2009, 12:33 AM

an over extended mantle is a common sign that the clam isn't getting enough light so you could move it a little higher if you'd like, however I've kept claims in at 15" down with 4 T5 bulbs for light with no problems. Also some of my clams have always usually showed fully extended mantles and are doing fine.