New drosera clam question

Tham121988 · May 4, 2019

I bought a new drosera clam for my parents 30 gallons. All parameters are in the normal range. He keeps just falling over. He is placed on the sand under lower light as recommended.

tehmadreefer · May 4, 2019

It must not like that spot, try moving it so it doesnt try to move on its it's own.

reef lover · May 4, 2019

Try a clam cradle or appropriately shaped rock to hold him.

tehmadreefer · May 4, 2019

reef lover said:
Try a clam cradle or appropriately shaped rock to hold him.

Why force it in a spot it does not like? If it doesnt like it then it will most likely die.

reef lover · May 4, 2019

tehmadreefer said:
Why force it in a spot it does not like? If it doesnt like it then it will most likely die.

Most of the time theyre only trying to face the flow better. Hes probably falling over trying to turn, a cradle would still allow him to turn without falling. To the op...make sure the flow is hitting his inhalent (large slit) siphon first and going up and over the mantle to the exhalent siphon( chimney) with the mouth a little lower.

Tham121988 · May 5, 2019

reef lover said:
Try a clam cradle or appropriately shaped rock to hold him.

Never heard of those, I will check them out! Thanks!

Tham121988 · May 5, 2019

tehmadreefer said:
Why force it in a spot it does not like? If it doesnt like it then it will most likely die.

So the clam cradle forces it in a spot? I will try to move it around and see what it likes.

Tham121988 · May 5, 2019

reef lover said:
Most of the time theyre only trying to face the flow better. Hes probably falling over trying to turn, a cradle would still allow him to turn without falling. To the op...make sure the flow is hitting his inhalent (large slit) siphon first and going up and over the mantle to the exhalent siphon( chimney) with the mouth a little lower.

Thanks for the tip. I will do this!