Crocea clam help!

[twocute2b4u]

Folks, I bought a crocea clam from a LFS this past saturday. I dipped him in Seachem reef dip per the directions and then acclimated him to the tank. He was open very nicely for the first 4 days (saturday, sunday, monday & tuesday). However, on Wednesday he started to close up. He is not entirely closed, however he is not opened as nicely as he had been. He had his foot planted when I originally place him, however his foot came loose. I know he requires a lot of light so I moved him toward the top of the tank. He is now about 5" from the waters surface. I need help, I really don't want to lose him. Here are the tanks parms:

34 gallon Red Sea Max running manufacturer lighting
Ca = 480
Kh = 13
Mg = 1100
PH = 8.1
No3 = 1
Salinity = 1.026
temp = 76.4

Would someone please give me some guideance on what I may be doing wrong? By the way the clam is about 3" to 3.5" wide.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[derek_s]

Its really hard to say. I would think your best bet is to just leave the clam alone. Your parameters look ok (MG a little low, but no big deal)

I dont think croceas are super light intensive, so maybe the top is not the best spot, depending on your lighting situation. I am growing a maxima on my sand bed with only 250 par, so surely the crocea is ok on your sand bed.

THe foot thing takes time. My maxima actually moved around about via its foot when I first got it. It may take weeks for that to get planted. Just set it up in a good spot where it wont fall over. MAybe use some rubble to make it a 'nest'

 

[tim8111]

I don't think I would dip a clam in Reef Dip it is concentrated Iodine.

Also, the stock lighting is compacts? If so, I would venture that it is not getting enough light.

Also, I just noticed the size. Clams less than 4" to 5 " are a lot harded to keep a live as well. The bigger the easier.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[tim8111]

Derek_S;270412 wrote: I dont think croceas are super light intensive, so maybe the top is not teh best spot, depending on your lighting situation.

Actually from my understanding they are very light intensive, but I could be wrong.

 

[derek_s]

Actually, your alk is a little on the high side. What salt do you use? I doubt it is too high to kill the croce, but I'm not the expert.


And on the light thing, Tim, you may be right. I always thought teh maximas were light beasts, then less light intensive were croceas, deresas. But I dunno. My maxima is growing well with 250 par as I stated, but it is possible croceas need more and I am mistaken.

 

[corigan]

From my understanding Crocea's are the most light intensive clams. I have had one sitting less than 5 inches from a 150w halide for over a year and a half and he seems really happy.

Matt

 

[gwhiz]

tim8111;270416 wrote: Actually from my understanding they are very light intensive, but I could be wrong.

I'm with Tim on this. My crocea likes it high on the rocks under T5's...my Derasa is on the sand bed.

 

[ralph atl]

don't dip them.

don't move it again. great place 5 inches from top. very light intensive species. post a pic. closed is ok somewhat. could be a problem, most likely not.

 

[ralph atl]

Let's see a pic please. how is the flow up top? is it too much maybe? direct it away from the clam?

 

[derek_s]

Well now I know I was mistaken. Very good.

 

[twocute2b4u]

tim8111;270413 wrote: I don't think I would dip a clam in Reef Dip it is concentrated Iodine.

Also, the stock lighting is compacts? If so, I would venture that it is not getting enough light.

Also, I just noticed the size. Clams less than 4" to 5 " are a lot harded to keep a live as well. The bigger the easier.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim, thank you for responding. Question for you though. If I should not have dipped the clam what can I do now? I do have the stock t5's that come with the RSM so I am hoping that the amount of light this little guy is getting is adaquate. Any input?

Denise

 

[ralph atl]

the amount of light is fine, most likely

 

[ralph atl]

before you do anything, please post a pic.

 

[twocute2b4u]

I am uploading the pics to my photobucket account as I type this message. Unfortunately I have better success with winning the lottery than posting pics on ARC

 

[twocute2b4u]

Here is a link to my photobucket - Please let me know what you think:

 

[ralph atl]

unfortunately, you are correct. not a happy clam. I was hoping that it was gaping on the bottom and is just closed a little from the move.

your parems are great for a clam. when did you move it? do u have a power head blowing toward the clam? Although it's not likely, check for pyramidal snails (especially at night) under clam (without moving clam).

Don't do anything to the clam. I would def do a 15-20% water change immediately.

 

[ralph atl]

I'll be back with more info soon

 

[ralph atl]

check the clams for pyramid snails?? they are a small nocturnal snail that will attack the clams mantle. its best to look a few hours after lights out, so the snails have a chance to come out of hiding.


need more info
also, list all your fish & inverts

when did you move clam?

 

[twocute2b4u]

The PH is not blowing right on the clam. I want to say that I moved it on Wednesday, however this past week has been a hectic week so it may have been thursday.

 

[ralph atl]

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