Accidentally tore byssal threads

[Tristan]

I was trying to remove my maxima clam from its clam holder so I could transfer it to the rock. In the process of gently removing the clam from the holder, I tore some byssal threads but not all. Will the clam die or is it only if the actual byssal organ is torn?

 

[Diesel]

Well that ain't good.
We have to see in the next 48 hrs or so.
Did the clam stay closed after that?

 

[ritter6788]

If it's just threads it should be fine. If it was the fleshy part of the foot you may have an issue.

 

[Tristan]

Well that ain't good.
We have to see in the next 48 hrs or so.
Did the clam stay closed after that?

When I turned on the lights the clam was 1/4 of the way open but its mouth was gaping a little

 

[Tristan]

If it's just threads it should be fine. If it was the fleshy part of the foot you may have an issue.

Yea. It was just the threads.

 

[Diesel]

Keep an eye on him but there's not much you can do if he geos down.
As Mr @ritter6788 said not to worry about it.

 

[bsagea]

Always best when trying to move a clam that is attached with it's threads, to hold the clam and whatever it's attached to firmly, take a razor blade and cut the threads as close as possible to the surface it's attached to. Doesn't stress the animal much...you might be a little bit though.

 

[BrettMallette]

Byssal threads are like finger nails. As stated above shouldnt be a problem but keep an eye on it. Mine rips its own all the time climbing rocks and rotating around.

 

[Tristan]

I've had it on a rock for a few days now but it isn't attaching. I'm worried. It's opening up though but not responding to shadows

 

[Fishlee]

my clam fell from its spot on the rock ripping out its byssal threads, I relocated it to a more secure position and feed it phytofeast and so far its been doing great after that fall