Clam Question
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Topic: Clam Question
Posted By: Hammy
Subject: Clam Question
Date Posted: February 16 2010 at 9:28pm
| How long does it take for a clam to be happy in a new tank.? I am waiting for it to open up all the way. I have metal halides so I think he is getting enough light. He has been in there for about three days |
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Posted By: Summertop
Date Posted: February 17 2010 at 10:44am
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I suppose it could still be adjusting...but mine opened and looked happy pretty quick. The last one I put in (I have two now), was fully "open" the next day. I would suggest: 1. checking the care requirements on your specific type of clam 2. Checking the water quality...salinity, temp, etc. 3. Watch and make sure nothing is "bothering" the clam. some fish will nip at them. ------------- =========== Shawn Winterbottom |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: February 17 2010 at 11:02am
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What type of clam is it? Like Shawn, Ive never had a clam take more than a day to open up. I would check his suggestions and post what you find here so we can help you out.
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 18 2010 at 6:25pm
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This is where a pic would be very helpful. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: February 18 2010 at 9:11pm
| Sorry, been out of town for a while. All my water parameters seem ok. I moved him up a little higher in the tank so I will see what happens. He will open a little but not like I feel he should. |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 18 2010 at 10:19pm
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When you moved it, did you check for pyramid snails? ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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