What is growing on my clam?

[Exotic Aquaria]

Not sure what's going on here, only one if the clams has it. Don't mind the hair algae on it, I kinda like it as it makes it look like the clam has hair, all it need now it a pair of googly eyes lol

 

[reef lover]

They kinda resemble a type of hydroids...

 

[Exotic Aquaria]

Not sure what's going on here, only one if the clams has it. Don't mind the hair algae on it, I kinda like it as it makes it look like the clam has hair, all it need now it a pair of googly eyes lol

#reefsquad

 

[reeferfoxx]

Looks like hydroids to me.

 

[Exotic Aquaria]

Looks like hydroids to me.

Should I just ditch the clam? Should I worry about it? Don't see them anywhere else.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Should I just ditch the clam? Should I worry about it? Don't see them anywhere else.

Typically they can be a nuisance. Probably stinging the clam but eventually they should go away. They only stick around because of over feeding or high nutrients. I would just work on reducing food and trying to get nutrients down without major swings.

 

[Exotic Aquaria]

Typically they can be a nuisance. Probably stinging the clam but eventually they should go away. They only stick around because of over feeding or high nutrients. I would just work on reducing food and trying to get nutrients down without major swings.

Ok thank you

 

[Maritimer]

In the case of a clam of this sort, you might be able to scrub the hydroids (and the hair algae, should you so desire) off with a brush.

~Bruce

 

[P-Dub]

I'm with Bruce on this. So long as the clam is not attached to a large portion of your rock-work, clean it off outside of the DT. If firmly attached you can clean in-situ.