mister crabs Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 there looks to be a hole on the mantle of my crocea clam. its where there normally is just the one or two little spout looking mouths. now there is just one "spout" and a hole like 1/2" long. is this normal? is it normal to be able to see into the inside of the clam? I just got this clam today and can still take it back to the store if need be. thanks in advance guys! (scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 theyve got the spout(siphon) and a slit, ones intake ones outflow. 1/2 deal sounds normal. being able to see the insides is what is called gaping i think. when they are happy you can't see inside the slit. mine have been gaping from time to time when unhappy, but have been fine in long run. probably just getting used to new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 It depends on the type of clam too, some gap naturally more than others. Without a pic its impossible to diagnose.... But you can look at the thread of clams on http://thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87706 real quick and see if yours look like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 mine looks like the first pic so I guess its normal. Its a little more closed now than when i left for dinner. i will keep an eye on it for the next few days. I am onthe hunt for a MH light now.....hehehhe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 probably a good call if your running PC lights, what are you running now for light and what size tank?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 its 72w of pc in my oceanic biocube 29g. i am going to ditch the hood and put a 150 or 175 MH over it this next week. I will just target feed it phyto ever other day to help it out until i get the light up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I would not feed the phyto more than twice a week and when you do very sparingly, but just personal opinion. As for the light that sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I agree with Nyles -- you might also consider running GFO if feeding phyto; the stuff is liquid phosphates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Yah my crocea gapes from time to time, i think its normal for this species. I've had mine for over 3 years now. Lets see a pic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 If your worried about putting a larger amount of phyto in the system with the clam you can remove the clam to a seperate container and feed the clam there. Let it sit untilt he water turns from green to clear and then place the clam back in the tank. Will make sure the phyto fed is consumed and will add less pollutants to the tank. I really don't feed my clam, it just likes the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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