Is my clam healthy?

[Christine12138]

Hi guys, I’ve just got my first clam today and want to ask a question. I saw my clam not all covered it’s shell like what I circled with red highlight, is that normal? It respond quickly if I’m moving it or some fish touches it.

 

[Christine12138]

could we get more direct photos of the clam? also, spot feed the clam phyto. It is better to have "live" phyto. work on raising nitrates, do you have any chemicals in your system? (carbon, Chemipure, Etc)

I’ve tried to post some photos of the clam but it’s doesn’t work even use my laptop… I’ve got some carbon in my tank. Should I remove it?

 

[Christine12138]

I’ve tried to post some photos of the clam but it’s doesn’t work even use my laptop… I’ve got some carbon in my tank. Should I remove it?

 

[Christine12138]

oh nvm, try on a computer or a browsers desktop mode

Finally i could upload photos!

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Aussie. Summer down under. Lol. Just looking at site. Pricing is so low. Omg. Lucky. How long was it in transit?

 

[Christine12138]

water temp? salinity?

0 nutrients could lead to other issues down the road. since you got the clam today, give it time to acclimate. continue monitoring it and your water parameters. try to dose phyto daily, or every other day.

Finally I could upload photos!

 

[SlugSnorter]

you sure you do not have too much carbon? also that clam looks sick (illness wise not looking good)

 

[Christine12138]

Aussie. Summer down under. Lol. Just looking at site. Pricing is so low. Omg. Lucky. How long was it in transit?

Just 1 night. Thats the photo on the site when i bought it. And whats its looks now. Its opening more smaller regarding lights off.

 

[SlugSnorter]

it looks dull and retracted. take a pic a peak lights tomorrow if the lights are already off for today

 

[Christine12138]

you sure you do not have too much carbon? also that clam looks sick (illness wise not looking good)

I've followed the instructions I think is the right dosage. How do I look after it if its sick?

 

[Christine12138]

it looks dull and retracted. take a pic a peak lights tomorrow if the lights are already off for today

Ok, will do that tomorrow!

 

[SlugSnorter]

I've followed the instructions I think is the right dosage. How do I look after it if its sick?

better parameters are the key to treatment of corals, nems and clams

 

[Christine12138]

better parameters are the key to treatment of corals, nems and clams

Thanks a lot I will take some carbon out and feed my tank try to get water nutrition up and target feed the clam phytos hope it could make it

 

[SlugSnorter]

Thanks a lot I will take some carbon out and feed my tank try to get water nutrition up and target feed the clam phytos hope it could make it

what carbon do you use? you also cannot suddenly remove it. any other chemical filters in there btw? like purigen for example

 

[Not an IT guy]

No3/4 up. They like dirty water and lights they get their energy from lights. But from the seller photos it looks like it wasn’t doing good to begin with

 

[SlugSnorter]

oh, also stir up sandbed and sediments, they like particulate in the water

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Just 1 night. Thats the photo on the site when i bought it. And whats its looks now. Its opening more smaller regarding lights off.

Tbh. It didn’t seem too healthy from the start on the new pic. I would have not purchased it. The mantle should extend considerably over the shell.

 

[Not an IT guy]

See if it reacts to shadow from covering it up. If it does then it’s a good sign

 

[SaltyT]

Hi guys, I’ve just got my first clam today and want to ask a question. I saw my clam not all covered it’s shell like what I circled with red highlight, is that normal? It respond quickly if I’m moving it or some fish touches it.

Your clam looks fine to me in this picture. The scutes of squamosa clams can be quite large so the mantle not fully covering them isn't necessarily a problem. The fact that your clam reacts quickly to movement is a good sign. Just give your clam more time to acclimate to your tank and feed phyto as others previously recommended since your tank's NO3 and PO4 levels are at zero. Continue to work on increasing those levels as clams don't fare well in a nutrient poor environment, best of luck!

 

[Christine12138]

what carbon do you use? you also cannot suddenly remove it. any other chemical filters in there btw? like purigen for example

I’m using Aquaforest carbon. I removed like 1/3 today, and I’ve just got some media balls no other chemicals

 

[Christine12138]

Your clam looks fine to me in this picture. The scutes of squamosa clams can be quite large so the mantle not fully covering them isn't necessarily a problem. The fact that your clam reacts quickly to movement is a good sign. Just give your clam more time to acclimate to your tank and feed phyto as others previously recommended since your tank's NO3 and PO4 levels are at zero. Continue to work on increasing those levels as clams don't fare well in a nutrient poor environment, best of luck!

Thanks! The clam were open bigger today. I’m trying to feed my tank twice a day for couple weeks but N/P didn’t go up