Clam Help - Sponge on bottom?

[CreatiVe2]

Hello all, and thank you for your help in advance with this issue. I have noticed my Squamy clam close up more during the day and, pump more than usual. I went to reposition it today and noticed this on the bottom. It feels like a sponge, but it is attached to the bottom. And almost engulfs the entire right and left side. Not sure if it's on the foot, just want to seek some advice before I take any action. Thank you

 

[GoVols]

Can you dial down your blues, crank up your whites, and post another shot after those lighting adjustments?

 

[CreatiVe2]

Can you dial down your blues, crank up your whites, and post another shot after those lighting adjustments?

Sorry about that here's a touched up version

 

[KJ]

Sponge.

 

[trido]

Hit it with a tooth brush. If its not actually covering the foot or near the mantel I doubt the sponge is the reason for the angry clam

 

[GoVols]

Sorry about that here's a touched up version

Does it still have a foot?

Might want to browse the below link / clam pinched mantle disease / to rule it in or to rule it out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/jf/index.php

 

[DaneGer21]

I would not worry that the sponge is causing the issues. Something else is at play here IMO

 

[KJ]

Start looking for Pyramid snails.