Detaching clams abyssil fibers

[NaCl]

ok, i perched my T. maxima ontop
of a rock so it would be closer to the
MH light, well, it appears that it doesn't
like the currents there and has moved
perpendicular to the water surface--
is sitting sideways, not getting any
light..

So, i'd like to reposition it. how do ya
get it to detach w/out hurting it. i'm
afraid that it won't do well if it's mantle
isn't exposed to the light..

many thanks!!

[Barry N.]

Try to cut the threads closest to the rock and not the byssal . You may have to lean him over a little at a time to do this.

How big is the rock that he is on? If not too large you might trying moving the rock or reposition the current.

Barry