Crocea Clam ?

03-01-2001, 01:18 PM

I have a 3-4" Crocea clam way up high in my 55 under 4x55 watt PC's and 2x40 watt NO actinics, the clam has and is doing great (even better when I get my HQI's)I got up this morning to find it wide open looking good as ever but laying on it side. I reached in to right it up and noticed it had detached itself from the LR and it looks like it left its foot behind. I know its normal for them to detach but do they leave part of their foot behind?

I'm looking at it right now and it looks great.

Mark

03-01-2001, 04:23 PM

I would be skeptical since if they lose their bysal gland they will die. I would watch him closely however it may take a while to see any reaction. Our he may heal and be fine. I have several clams and they have never detached.

Chuck

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03-01-2001, 06:30 PM

how long have you had the clam??? I would agree though.. have had several clams over the years... once they attach and settle in, they don't tend to move much... you should watch him carefully!

03-01-2001, 06:55 PM

Hi Golfish,

You know this same situation happened to my newly acquired crocea. After 2 days in the tank my jaw dropped when I saw a strange meaty looking thing with strings to it and I immediately thought this nice looking crocea is on its last legs. But guess what it is still alive and kicking.

Maybe it didn't like where you placed it. I would also keep an eye on it though and try to keep it propped up since it hasn't established a new foothold yet. Does it still exhibit quick reactions when something comes near it?

When this occurred to mine I also posted the news and didn't get any replies of similar experience. I bought the Knop book Giant Clams and I didn't find any references to it yet (still combing through it). But proof as it is that they can survive is that my crocea is still alive after 2 months since it "shed" its foot. Makes me wonder if this can be considered as some sort of defensive or survival response from the clam.

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03-01-2001, 01:18 PM	#1
golfish Guest Posts: n/a	Crocea Clam ? I have a 3-4" Crocea clam way up high in my 55 under 4x55 watt PC's and 2x40 watt NO actinics, the clam has and is doing great (even better when I get my HQI's)I got up this morning to find it wide open looking good as ever but laying on it side. I reached in to right it up and noticed it had detached itself from the LR and it looks like it left its foot behind. I know its normal for them to detach but do they leave part of their foot behind? I'm looking at it right now and it looks great. Mark

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03-01-2001, 04:23 PM	#2
omegatron Guest Posts: n/a	I would be skeptical since if they lose their bysal gland they will die. I would watch him closely however it may take a while to see any reaction. Our he may heal and be fine. I have several clams and they have never detached. Chuck ------------------ DIVE IN AND VISIT ME: Omegatron's Reefs Administrator at Reefboard

03-01-2001, 06:30 PM	#3
squdgy Guest Posts: n/a	how long have you had the clam??? I would agree though.. have had several clams over the years... once they attach and settle in, they don't tend to move much... you should watch him carefully!

03-01-2001, 06:55 PM	#4
tubs Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Golfish, You know this same situation happened to my newly acquired crocea. After 2 days in the tank my jaw dropped when I saw a strange meaty looking thing with strings to it and I immediately thought this nice looking crocea is on its last legs. But guess what it is still alive and kicking. Maybe it didn't like where you placed it. I would also keep an eye on it though and try to keep it propped up since it hasn't established a new foothold yet. Does it still exhibit quick reactions when something comes near it? When this occurred to mine I also posted the news and didn't get any replies of similar experience. I bought the Knop book Giant Clams and I didn't find any references to it yet (still combing through it). But proof as it is that they can survive is that my crocea is still alive after 2 months since it "shed" its foot. Makes me wonder if this can be considered as some sort of defensive or survival response from the clam. ------------------ John Susbilla Visit my "Flashy" new site: John's Reef Flat Alternate site Here tubs@firstworld.net

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