Is this clam in trouble?

[fortheloveofcrabs]

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

[swill]

It doesn't smell. I poked it this morning and it closed half way so I guess it's still alive. I will give it some time then I guess.

[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

[subman]

Originally Posted by swill

It doesn't smell. I poked it this morning and it closed half way so I guess it's still alive. I will give it some time then I guess.

If it doesn't smell leave it alone its still alive. Dead clam is one of the most wretched smells.

[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.

[Evilweevil]

The way I know something has died is if I see a bristle worm poking out of its hole in broad daylight or my nassarius snails are up out of he sand bed and cruising around ,doesn't look good for our clam n the pic

[Evilweevil]

So is this guy still holding on ?

[swill]

I came home to find white slim looking stuff being blown around the tank and from my past experience that was never a good thing so I took it out and put it in a bucket with saltwater. It smelled bad but was still closing when being touched. As much I didn't want to give up on it I dumped it out

I'm super disappointed though as it was was of my favorite pieces in the tank...it was about 10" and beautiful! ...and now my Monti Cap looks like it might be next. This tank is a new addition to my house so maybe the move was just too much for somethings.

RIP Clam

[Evilweevil]

That sucks it blows losing things I hope everything else makes it ok for you

[SpikeJones]

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



i was walking by my tank and i saw this