shao-lin nano Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I have my clam on some LR and it has attached. Will moving it with force damage it? Do I just rip it off? Link to comment
Gwoardnog Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 You have to very carefully, as close to the rock as possible, cut the threads with an exacto knife. Don't pull it out or damage the foot in any way. Otherwise your clam has a good chance of kicking the bucket. Link to comment
LVReefer Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I have my clam on some LR and it has attached. Will moving it with force damage it? YES! NEVER remove a clam using force. I have read threads before about using a "sterile" exacto knife and cutting as close to the rock as possible. Take your time and if at all possible do this procedure in the aquarium. GOOD LUCK!! Link to comment
shao-lin nano Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Thanks guys. So the threads will grow back and re-attach to the new location? Link to comment
Brian da lion Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Not to discourage you or anything, but if it is a really nice clam, I wouldn't take the risk. Link to comment
reffer9391 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Just be careful ull be fine. Link to comment
LVReefer Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Yes, the byssal threads will grow back. Link to comment
kamekon Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Dont force a clam to detach to where he is. Pick the rock up and place it sideways or upsidedown for a few hours, the clam will let go eventually. Link to comment
masterswimmer Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Dont force a clam to detach to where he is. Pick the rock up and place it sideways or upsidedown for a few hours, the clam will let go eventually. I agree. You can try pointing a powerhead directly at it too. Just change the dynamics of its current location. It is similar to an anemone in that it'll move if it's not happy. I wouldn't cut the foot in any way. JMO, Russ Link to comment
CGNano Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I agree with the above. Don't cut it, just change environmental conditions. Link to comment
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