What is this stuck on my Derasa Clam?

[Kuhn]

Hello everyone.

I've been attempting to do my best at caring for this Derasa clam I have.

It seems fine other than the fact that I have this ... THING... stuck to it.

When I first saw it I figured it was snail poop or something.
But as I'm cleaning my tank, I noticed it got bigger ... I tried to take this thing off, but its as hard as a rock and REALLY stuck on there. I'm too worried that I'll break the clam's shell if I keep trying.

Any idea what the heck this thing is..?
Any tips on how to take it off my clam?

Thanks!

 

[bradleym]

It looks like a vermetid snail to me.

 

[Kuhn]

It looks like a vermetid snail to me.

I think you're right. What can I do to remove it??

 

[bradleym]

I think you're right. What can I do to remove it??

Given how close it is to the clam opening, your best best may be to cover end of the tube with a drop of super glue gel.

 

[Kuhn]

Given how close it is to the clam opening, your best best may be to cover end of the tube with a drop of super glue gel.

I'll give that a shot! Thanks!

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Or given how close it is to clam opening ( no disrespect to others) could you not pull clam out / make it close then remove/scrape it off (vermited snails have tough shells)
it appears from your pictures it's on the outside of clam shell, I wouldn't risk glue being so close to clams opening

 

[bradleym]

Or given how close it is to clam opening ( no disrespect to others) could you not pull clam out / make it close then remove/scrape it off (vermited snails have tough shells)
it appears from your pictures it's on the outside of clam shell, I wouldn't risk glue being so close to clams opening

My concern was that they might accidentally chip off the thin edge of the clam shell, being so close to the edge. There are risks either way, but both are viable solutions.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Yes, I agree, but honestly I'm no expert but I would rather chip away a tooth rather than loosing all my teeth later.
if it multiplys gets inside clam shell your clam is doomed for. either way, anything you do to try to remove vermited always best outside of aquriam, and always discard water after

 

[Kuhn]

I ended up carefully chipping the snail off. It caused a small chip on my clam but I'd rather it be gone and not be a risk to my clam's health. Shortly after that, I had some bumble bee snails come by and eat what was left of the snail off the clam ☺ I love this hobby! So fascinating

Thanks for the tips!