problem with my clam

[bobssecrtsn]

Hey guys, So acouple days ago i noticed my clam Gapping, i didnt think much of it because i thought it was just come and go, well Today looked the worse, im not sure what went wrong. Heres acouple pictures, it does look like it might have Pinched Mantle but im not sure .

Current system is 60g
6bulb ATI fixture
3x MP10

CA: 420
ALK: 7.8-8.1
MG:1300
No3: .05
P04: .02

everything checks out fine i dont have any fish that nips on it. i dont see any snail pest underneath it.. any ideas?

[Acielot]

I have no experience with clams but from pictures I have seen of others clams with pinched mantle that doesn't look quite the same.

 

This clam looks small. How big is it?

[OMGSIIK]

no idea what happened to it, but I have to say that there's no turning it around by the look of it. How long have you had it for?

[bobssecrtsn]

I had it about 2-3 months now

[metrokat]

It looks too far gone to be saved, I'm sorry.

[bobssecrtsn]

Yeah.. i saw a Nassi snail inside while picking it up. gosh darn it.

[Acielot]

Were you feeding at all? If that clam is as small as it look you should have been feeding it.

[bobssecrtsn]

The clam is 4-5 inches across. if it was below 2" i wouldve been spot feeding.

[ZephNYC]

Hey, we spoke about this case on RC. Your clam starved to death and does not appear to have PM. Feeding it would not have helped.

[orly20]

Hey, we spoke about this case on RC. Your clam starved to death and does not appear to have PM. Feeding it would not have helped.

 

 

So Zeph, no matter what size the clam you purchase is, contrary to popular belief, you do need to target feed?

[GHill762]

So Zeph, no matter what size the clam you purchase is, contrary to popular belief, you do need to target feed?

I've never target fed mine and it's got plenty of new growth on the shell and is always happy and extended with no gaping..

[orly20]

I've never target fed mine and it's got plenty of new growth on the shell and is always happy and extended with no gaping..

 

How long have you had your clam?

[GHill762]

How long have you had your clam?

since early march, so 8.5-9 months.. it's behaving perfectly.. even made it through the tank upgrade and was open the first day..

[orly20]

since early march, so 8.5-9 months.. it's behaving perfectly.. even made it through the tank upgrade and was open the first day..

 

That's great, I want to get past the 2-3 month point. Not saying that I would be in the clear completely but it would give me piece of mind that the clam has taken to its new home fairly well. I guess following a few suggestions and precautions can bless you with a beautiful little animal for a long time.

Here is a pick of my little baby, which I think is pushing the past the 3 inch mark.

[GHill762]

That's great, I want to get past the 2-3 month point. Not saying that I would be in the clear completely but it would give me piece of mind that the clam has taken to its new home fairly well. I guess following a few suggestions and precautions can bless you with a beautiful little animal for a long time.

Here is a pick of my little baby, which I think is pushing the past the 3 inch mark.

love that color.. I want to get a max similar to this.. I love my crocea, but the colors on maximas are so much more vibrant..

[ZephNYC]

 

So Zeph, no matter what size the clam you purchase is, contrary to popular belief, you do need to target feed?

Definitely not. Under ideal conditions you shouldn't have to feed your clams regardless of their size. Most of the large aquaculture clam farms ( Palau, and ORA farms) do not feed their juvenile and even larval clams.