Need some clam advice

ingtar_shinowa · Mar 29, 2012

I have a new maxima and this is what he looks like right now:

Pinched mantle? Should I freshwater bath him?

skinz78 · Mar 31, 2012

Sorry I missed this one, how is it today?

I wouldn't FWD it, it looks like it has been being nipped by something.

ingtar_shinowa · Mar 31, 2012

Up until it started displaying PMD it was securely fastened and upright on the rock. As for getting nipped, that may be a possibility.

Orchid Dotty
YTB Damsel
Helfrichi
Lavender Tang
Tomani Tang
Melarunus wrasse
Blue Side Fairy
Carpenter Flasher
False Perc

ingtar_shinowa · Mar 31, 2012

I had to lights off for most of yesterday and part of today too acclimate my black tang but he doesn't look awesome ;-)

skinz78 · Apr 7, 2012

Is the clam still doing well? I don't see anything in that fish list that is throwing up any red flags other than maybe a tang trying to get at some algae on it's shell.

ingtar_shinowa · Apr 7, 2012

Yeah hes still holding on in there. Im contemplating a FW dip or spot feeding Reef Chili of something.

caudill187 · Apr 7, 2012

I am not sure the dip or feeding would help. I don't think clams are able to consume large particles like reef chili. I would make sure nothing is harassing it and then leave it be. Could it be acclimating to higher light?

ingtar_shinowa · Apr 7, 2012

It "could" be. It was in a 40 breeder for about a week under a 6 bulb ati t5 system and now is under 14k Ecotech Radions at 55% in a 6' 125g

ingtar_shinowa · Apr 7, 2012

I also agree with you which is why im letting it sit and hopefully get better.

caudill187 · Apr 7, 2012

Leaving things alone seems to be the hardest thing for me to do

ingtar_shinowa · Apr 7, 2012

After 11 years I've gotten ok at it. At some point you learn if you keep quality parameters the vast majority of organisms will thrive even if there is something that goes wrong temporarily. I've also learned that alot of the time things can die for no **** reason!

skinz78 · Apr 8, 2012

Spot feeding or FWD is just going to make matters worse IMHO. Clams don't need fed. Are you running carbon in the tank? If not I suggest adding some and run it hard and change every few days for a week. Can you post an update pic?

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