Mystery clam on torch

Rattzreef · Nov 21, 2017

I recently purchased a torch coral from my LFS and it has two cmystry type clams on the side of it that I'm having difficulty in identifying..

DSC reef · Nov 21, 2017

It's got a hippopus look but that would be rare for sure!

needbiggertanks · Nov 21, 2017

DSC reef said:
It's got a hippopus look but that would be rare for sure!

I was thinking the same thing. Id be mad since i paid 100 for mine, and they just got them for free. Haha

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 21, 2017

Look up zig zag clam and zig zag mussle.

Not the scientific names but you'll find several kinds.

Rattzreef · Nov 22, 2017

It kinda resembles a hippopus, I agree. It doesn' open far enough to really see the inferior the torch seems mostly unaffected by the relationship.. it is usually open in the flow most of the day.. I have watched whatever it is open and close at times so I know there has to be life in there.. its certsinly very odd and beautiful..

needbiggertanks · Nov 22, 2017

Any chance you can get a pic with white lights on or a flash? I am really interested in seeing it better.

And i like how you're excited that the torch seems unaffected. Im all backwards thinking "man, i hope that stupid torch doesnt hurt this clam, he should throw out that torch!" hahaha

Yuki Rihwa · Nov 22, 2017

^^^^^Yep
I was like the torch not going to bother/sting the **** out of the clam with their sweepers or what? Not the clam gonna disturb the torch lol

Rattzreef · Nov 22, 2017

Yeah I bought the torch on purpose. Haha.. the clams were not able ad far ad I thought infill I saw them close.. here are a ew better pics

b3ja · Nov 22, 2017

Thats a nice hitchikers!

Yuki Rihwa · Nov 22, 2017

It's just a none photosynthesis bivalve, If its need light to survive then later the torch will shade it to death.

needbiggertanks · Nov 22, 2017

Thanks. Pretty sweet to get something like that IMO

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 22, 2017

Seriously ? Three on one coral?!?

Some of us may jealous. I won't say who we are.

Yuki Rihwa said:
It's just a none photosynthesis bivalve, If its need light to survive then later the torch will shade it to death.

Yuki Rihwa · Nov 22, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
Seriously ? Three on one coral?!?

Some of us may jealous. I won't say who we are.

Some? and not all of us? hehehehe

I do love it but I think the torch won't like it in my tank with my current flow setup, I gave a away my 10 heads torch cause of the flow

DSC reef · Nov 22, 2017

Yuki Rihwa said:
Some? and not all of us? hehehehe
I do love it but I think the torch won't like it in my tank with my current flow setup, I gave a away my 10 heads torch cause of the flow

10 heads, now your just bragging.

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 22, 2017

Yuki Rihwa said:
Some? and not all of us? hehehehe
I do love it but I think the torch won't like it in my tank with my current flow setup, I gave a away my 10 heads torch cause of the flow

Lol. I've started asking the lfs how much. WITHOUT the coral.

Yuki Rihwa · Nov 22, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
Lol. I've started asking the lfs how much. WITHOUT the coral.

hahahaha I would buy it then frag the torch off to another rock LOL
My LFS do 30% off on live stock Black Friday, I'll get more clams. I hope they get some new clam shipment for the sale....

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 22, 2017

Yuki Rihwa said:
hahahaha I would buy it then frag the torch off to another rock LOL

Hahaha. Done that!!

needbiggertanks · Nov 22, 2017

Yuki Rihwa said:
hahahaha I would buy it then frag the torch off to another rock LOL
My LFS do 30% off on live stock Black Friday, I'll get more clams. I hope they get some new clam shipment for the sale....

Pretty soon im gonna ask you to ship me some!! Itll still be cheaper than buying them from my LFS. Haha. Plus you'll pick me some beauties!!