Maxima clam help

[drewsreef]

Hey guys so ive had my maxima clam for a week and a half. Its been doing really well. I took a picture a few hours ago because it was looking great. After a couple hours i noticed that one side seems to be receding. I dont know if its because my light is diming down to night mode or if something is wrong. I plan on doing a WC tomorrow. What do you guys think? Should action be taken? Ive been checking for pyramid snails and i havent seen any. Heres a before and after pic

 

[Wieloch89]

I think at this point you’re overreacting a little. The mantle still looks extended. The light change could be effecting it and causing it close. It won’t die overnight so I would just watch it.

How big is it? Anything under 4 inches is typically said to need phytoplankton dosed on a regular basis. Just a heads up.

 

[drewsreef]

I think at this point you’re overreacting a little. The mantle still looks extended. The light change could be effecting it and causing it close. It won’t die overnight so I would just watch it.

How big is it? Anything under 4 inches is typically said to need phytoplankton dosed on a regular basis. Just a heads up.

Mine is 5 in. I do dose phyto everyday. I did change the intensity of my led light from 50% to 60%. Its just that this is my first clam and i just dont want to lose it[emoji52]

 

[drewsreef]

Mine is 5 in. I do dose phyto everyday. I did change the intensity of my led light from 50% to 60%. Its just that this is my first clam and i just dont want to lose it[emoji52]

But thanks for the info!

 

[HB AL]

Looks fine so far

 

[Wieloch89]

Mine is 5 in. I do dose phyto everyday. I did change the intensity of my led light from 50% to 60%. Its just that this is my first clam and i just dont want to lose it[emoji52]

I think you’re okay to be honest. Just keep an eye on it. If it starts to close up, the mantle doesn’t extend past the shell, or you see the inards start to come out then worry, if not you’re ok. And at 5 inches they’ll filter feed. They don’t require much after that. Good luck!

 

[drewsreef]

I think you’re okay to be honest. Just keep an eye on it. If it starts to close up, the mantle doesn’t extend past the shell, or you see the inards start to come out you’re ok. And at 5 inches they’ll filter feed. They don’t require much after that. Good luck!

Ok...i just think its weird since i havent seen it do that...and the right side where the mantle is receding hasn't extended since i noticed it retracting

 

[Wieloch89]

beautiful clam by the way.

 

[Wieloch89]

It’s just going into its night cycle in my opinion. Check it out tomorrow once the lights are back on.

 

[Tahoe61]

Is that lps, looks like a chalice or Acan Enchinata sending out sweeper tentacles in the direction of the clam?

 

[drewsreef]

beautiful clam by the way.

Thanks!

 

[drewsreef]

Is that lps, looks like a chalice or Acan Enchinata sending out sweeper tentacles in the direction of the clam?

Which one? There is a gsp to the right of it and a favia to the left. The favia doesnt seem to be bothering it. Above it is a chalice which is a good few inches. I havent seen any signs of any stinging

 

[Tahoe61]

Ok, the Chalice.

 

[Wieloch89]

The chalice I guess could be the culprit but I doubt it’s sweeps are that long.

 

[Wieloch89]

It is positioned directly where the clam is retracted at though... possibility.

 

[drewsreef]

Ok, the Chalice.

I dont think the chalice would be an issue...there's a good amount of space between

 

[drewsreef]

It is positioned directly where the clam is retracted at though... possibility.

That is true...ill see if i can move the chalice...i dnt want to bother the clam.

 

[DSC reef]

I'd watch the chalice. Sweepers can get over 6" long easily. Other than that the clam looks healthy. You don't need to dose phyto for the clam.

 

[drewsreef]

I'd watch the chalice. Sweepers can get over 6" long easily. Other than that the clam looks healthy. You don't need to dose phyto for the clam.

Ok thanks for the info