Maxima issue

[bashment]

Hello everyone. I've had this Maxima for about a month and a half. One half of the mantle extends fully, however the other half of the mantle seems to remain somewhat retracted. I've researched and it doesn't look like pinched mantle. I've been checking at night and haven't been able to visualize any pyramid snails either. Unfortunately, i did not place a rock beneath the clam. With a shallow sandbed, the clam has attached it's basal foot to the bottom glass of the tank, so I am unable to take the clam outside the tank for a more thorough look. The clam retracts quickly when I run a shadow over it.

 

As far as lighting, I have a Maxspect razor 420r 120w 16k, that at peak runs at 55% white and 100% blue for 4 hours. Water Params are stable.

 

I really don't want my clam to die. Open to any suggestions.

 

[tetraodon]

give us more info, source of clam, tank params, how old is the tank, other livestock and such

[william_payne1]

It may be pinched mantle as they all look different, but you're right it does not look like it. if it is and your able to find a way to get it to release its foot safely there is a way to fix it. I found an article on it here: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/jf/index.php

[bashment]

give us more info, source of clam, tank params, how old is the tank, other livestock and such

Clam was just from my LFS. As far as tank Params, I keep my salinity at 1.026-1.027, phosphates 0, nitrates can hover depending on how heavy I'm feeding from 5-15. Temp is steady at 79 degrees. Tank has been up for almost 4 months. I have two clowns and recently added a Midas Blenny. As for my inverts, I have an RBTA, RFA, peppermint shrimp and Astrea, Cerith, Nassarius, and Nerite snails in tank as well. I recently rid my tank of my hermits.

[tetraodon]

Clam was just from my LFS. As far as tank Params, I keep my salinity at 1.026-1.027, phosphates 0, nitrates can hover depending on how heavy I'm feeding from 5-15. Temp is steady at 79 degrees. Tank has been up for almost 4 months. I have two clowns and recently added a Midas Blenny. As for my inverts, I have an RBTA, RFA, peppermint shrimp and Astrea, Cerith, Nassarius, and Nerite snails in tank as well. I recently rid my tank of my hermits.

any updates? sometimes clams can fold the mantle in response to environment. if you need to treat the clam, use a razor to cut the threads at the attachment point. good luck

[bashment]

any updates? sometimes clams can fold the mantle in response to environment. if you need to treat the clam, use a razor to cut the threads at the attachment point. good luck

 

thanks for the suggestion. Clam is still doing the same. Maybe slightly better. I may have to detach the clam and do a deeper examination.

[tetraodon]

 

thanks for the suggestion. Clam is still doing the same. Maybe slightly better. I may have to detach the clam and do a deeper examination.

when you block light from getting to the clam, does it curl the edge of its mantle or does it tuck inside?

[bashment]

when you block light from getting to the clam, does it curl the edge of its mantle or does it tuck inside?

 

completely tucks inside

[tetraodon]

i wouldnt worry too much, usually if something like PM is happening it will curl its mantle up then in.

[IronChefItaly]

It is extremely important to not try and move the clam at this point - especially if you're not certain there is an issue. My clam does the same thing when my powerhead cycles to max and the current gets a little strong against his one side - then he'll tuck it closer. Try and redirect the flow or turn it down for half a day to see if this will make any difference. In any case, I wouldn't do anything as drastic as trying to detach it.

 

Few other things to look for is new growth and any instability. If you don't have an auto top off get one to avoid changes in salinity. Watch your thermometer for an entire day (pick a colder or warmer day) to make sure there is no more than a 3 degree fluctuation. Keep alk and calcium up.