Derasa loss

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 9, 2022

Well a sad day for the reef. My derasa which I had for years is on its way out. Happened suddenly within the last 36 hours. Started w a gape then fast mantle recession and tear along the inhalant side. Ugh. No changes water tested w Hanna tests. Alk 8.5 1.026 78 430 1300 .06 and 5 for nitrates. No swings. No new additions. Just happens I guess part of the hobby. Rip.
On a positive note I did source a healthy squamosa. Will b checking on it on Thursday. Happier times

Glenner’sreef · May 9, 2022

So sorry for that loss. Beautiful piece! Good luck on a new one.

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 9, 2022

Glenner’sreef said:
So sorry for that loss. Beautiful piece! Good luck on a new one.

Ty G.

G Santana · May 9, 2022

Yeah, when clams go they go fast.
It was beautiful and you enjoyed it for years, don't beat yourself up, clams are iffy in most cases... I know first hand!!!

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 9, 2022

G Santana said:
Yeah, when clams go they go fast.
It was beautiful and you enjoyed it for years, don't beat yourself up, clams are iffy in most cases... I know first hand!!!

Ty mr Santana. Yeah. Have to appreciate it while u can. See what Thursday brings to help deal w the change. I know my girl isn’t happy. Was the centerpiece.

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 9, 2022

Funny I was able to save it a while back w a fresh water dip RO water 5 gal bucket buffered to same ph alk and temp as system 20min. Bounced back from a pinched mantle.

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 10, 2022

Cleaned the shell today. She really bulked up. Shell has some mass.

fishface NJ · May 10, 2022

Sorry

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 10, 2022

fishface NJ said:
Sorry

Ty. Big void in the display but hopeful a new squammy will fill in as the new rising star. Will post arrival on Thursday. Fingers x. Water is good. Hanna tests all within acceptable reef parameters.

ROB2005 · May 10, 2022

Uggh, beautiful clam reduced to an empty shell. So glad you enjoyed viewing her all those years!

fishface NJ · May 10, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Ty. Big void in the display but hopeful a new squammy will fill in as the new rising star. Will post arrival on Thursday. Fingers x. Water is good. Hanna tests all within acceptable reef parameters.

Are you getting one local?