Are these healthy?

[Joshua Hurst]

?

 

[Steve Dillon]

I think the clam needs to be pointed up.

 

[jmann124]

Which are you asking about?
Also, I think the clam should be upright, not on its side.

 

[Joshua Hurst]

Which are you asking about?
Also, I think the clam should be upright, not on its side.

I think the clam needs to be pointed up.

Are you sure? I'm just kinda worried about the clam

 

[Joshua Hurst]

I couldn't take it if he died lol

 

[Steve Dillon]

Everyone I have seen is pointed towards the light

 

[jmann124]

I've never owned a clam before, but I've also never seen one on its side like that. Let someone else chime in that knows better.

 

[BlueDevil]

^^Agreed. The clam needs to be upright. It has a foot on the underside that needs to attach to a piece of rock. Put a flat piece of rock under it and stick it on the rock in an upright position. It should attach to the rock in a few days. I can't tell from the picture but as long as the clams mouth isn't gaping wide open it should be fine. It should close up if you move your hand over the lights to create a shadow.

 

[bios]

Low light in your tank have to increase slowly ,
Favia is whitening
Euphyllia do not blow well
maxima i will Place over a plate Stone
as above suggested

 

[CastAway]

Your clam is beautiful Joshua!

Here's a picture of a maxima shell. You can see its shape and orientation. Light, and the algae in its flesh, are its primary food source, so, they must sit upright and get as much direct light as possible.

One indication that they're not happy is when the shell opens wider than normal, or, when they can't close completely. This is due the the primary muscle that opens and close the shell starting to weaken.

Keep us posted on how it does.

 

[cee]

May be starting to pinch a bit on the right hand side so keep an eye on it.