Crocea Clam emergency! - Page 2

marinelover · 02-25-2006, 04:01 PM

All the same! I floated it and SLOWLY added water to it!
Shawn

chris&barb · 02-27-2006, 11:41 AM

what fish, shrimp and crabs do you have?

marinelover · 02-27-2006, 04:46 PM

Chromis,black sailfin blenny, mandrin, lamarcks angel (doesnt touch it!), yellow coris wrasse, leopard wrasse,2 clown gobies, peppermint shrimp (4), dozen turbos, couple dozen zebra hermits

chris&barb · 02-27-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marinelover

lamarcks angel (doesnt touch it!)

you may not see it. just try this, cut the top off a clear 2l bottle(to make a dome), drill a bunch of small holes in it for flow and place it over the clam. when the clam starts opening up and looking normal then you have to make a choice

marinelover · 02-27-2006, 06:11 PM

What choice??? to do what

chris&barb · 02-27-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marinelover

What choice??? to do what

well if the clam opens up then you know the Angel is picking at it, and then it's the clam or the angel

marinelover · 02-27-2006, 10:57 PM

ok I dont think its it though
it has never even gone near it
My clam hasnt opened fully since i got it and it was opened at the store
I dont understand it frustrates me!!
Shawn

addict · 02-27-2006, 11:51 PM

Sometimes croceas just act weird for the first week or so that they're in a new tank. As long as the mantle is extending a little, and its reflexes are still intact (i.e. it shrinks back from time to time), then it should still be okay.

The reflexes you're seeing aren't caused by water flow, but in fact a reaction to a shadow falling over the clam's mantle (like a fish swimming overhead). This is their standard reaction, and it's a good sign.

If it stays this way for an extended period of time (like a week), then I'd start to get worried... chances are it's just a bit stressed out from the change, and on top of that you keep changing things hoping that will 'fix' the problem (which actually compounds it). I think if you keep things stable for a few days, it'll stop being timid and will (hopefully), start acting normal.

Keep us posted.

marinelover · 03-01-2006, 04:03 PM

Still acting timid...

Shawn

Woodstock · 03-05-2006, 11:02 AM

Check its bottom for pyramid snails. They are parasitic and should be removed. Here is a pic of 3 on an astrea snail...

marinelover · 03-05-2006, 03:54 PM

Opening better!!!! I cannot believe it!!

forestal · 03-05-2006, 06:01 PM

great to hear, prob just the stress of the move and changes

addict · 03-05-2006, 11:13 PM

I agree... glad to hear good news.

Sounds like you got yourself a 'fraidy-clam'...

marinelover · 03-08-2006, 12:13 PM

Yeah I guess so took awhile!! (my luck)

Thanks everyone for bringing me through this stressful time!

SHawn

Woodstock · 03-08-2006, 02:48 PM

Great news!

02-25-2006, 04:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! All the same! I floated it and SLOWLY added water to it! Shawn

02-27-2006, 11:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
chris&barb Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 112 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! what fish, shrimp and crabs do you have?

02-27-2006, 04:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Chromis,black sailfin blenny, mandrin, lamarcks angel (doesnt touch it!), yellow coris wrasse, leopard wrasse,2 clown gobies, peppermint shrimp (4), dozen turbos, couple dozen zebra hermits

02-27-2006, 06:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! What choice??? to do what

02-27-2006, 10:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! ok I dont think its it though it has never even gone near it My clam hasnt opened fully since i got it and it was opened at the store I dont understand it frustrates me!! Shawn

02-27-2006, 11:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Sometimes croceas just act weird for the first week or so that they're in a new tank. As long as the mantle is extending a little, and its reflexes are still intact (i.e. it shrinks back from time to time), then it should still be okay. The reflexes you're seeing aren't caused by water flow, but in fact a reaction to a shadow falling over the clam's mantle (like a fish swimming overhead). This is their standard reaction, and it's a good sign. If it stays this way for an extended period of time (like a week), then I'd start to get worried... chances are it's just a bit stressed out from the change, and on top of that you keep changing things hoping that will 'fix' the problem (which actually compounds it). I think if you keep things stable for a few days, it'll stop being timid and will (hopefully), start acting normal. Keep us posted. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

03-01-2006, 04:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Still acting timid... Shawn

03-05-2006, 11:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Check its bottom for pyramid snails. They are parasitic and should be removed. Here is a pic of 3 on an astrea snail... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-05-2006, 03:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Opening better!!!! I cannot believe it!!

03-05-2006, 06:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! great to hear, prob just the stress of the move and changes __________________ Peace, Dan

03-05-2006, 11:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! I agree... glad to hear good news. Sounds like you got yourself a 'fraidy-clam'... __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

03-08-2006, 12:13 PM	#29 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Yeah I guess so took awhile!! (my luck) Thanks everyone for bringing me through this stressful time! SHawn

03-08-2006, 02:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,131 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crocea Clam emergency! Great news! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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