180Brandy Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Question what happens when a clam's foot breaks off? Does it die? Will it regrow another one? Any help will be great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 It depends, if it released it on its own it will definitely grow back. If it was torn off of something then the odds aren't so good. If the byssal gland was pulled out then it definitely won't grow back unfortunately. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I disagree. Now, I don't recommend it but if you HAVE to it can be done. I have a crocea that has been relocated MANY times, usually because of a roaming RBTA, or re aquascaping. It has had it's whole byssal gland ripped clean off at least 5 times. If it's a healthy clam, it will be OK. If you have to do it, make sure to pull the clam to the side rather than straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 The clam was attached to a rock then moved itself and today I noticed that the foot was still on the rock. The clam seems happy (fingers crossed.) Should I put the clam back up on some rocks or should I just leave well enough alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Now i've heard of the byssal threads tearing off and I know the clam can regrow them but i've never heard of a clam regrowing a whole new byssal organ. Interestesting. FWIW I would never intentionally tear byssal threads, but rather use an exacto knife to cut the byssal threads. Its is generally not recommended to tear byssal threads for fear of tearing out the byssal gland with it. I know it is possible to remove a clam by tearing the byssal threads, but why risk injuring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 If the clam released it itself then I would not worry at all. It will regrow the byssal threads or byssus. I would leave it if its happy. Whenever I try to put mine back they always move back where they want to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Same topic So I am thinking about a clam, when I do get it home should I try placing it where I would like it to be and hope it likes it to???? The problem is the way I have my rock setup now, which I am thinking will be moved before purchasing anything else anyway. Any advice for the first time clam shopper??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonv6974 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I would face it towards inward current so it can filter the water properly. More than likely when you place your clam it will adjust on its own. Also different species of clams will like different placements in your aquarium. Some like it on the sandbed, others on LR Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Croceas like to be on rocks, derasas on sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankIt Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Clam So I got a great deal.... $30 for this little croceas clam. It about the size of 1 1/2 golf balls. Beautiful blue and green and purple coloring...... I have it in this little shelf bowl I created in a rock and he seems happy, hasn't tried to move and opens nicely for me..... Its beautiful!!!! I will try to get some pics tomorrow when I get home from work....... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomekanic Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'm not sure at what size Crocea's switch to mostly zothanelae ( spell failure on that one ) from filter feeding, but I think it's around 2". You might want to give the little guy some green water in a bowl till he gets a little bigger. Hopefully someone with more experience/knowledge will chime in on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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