Help with clam!
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Keithhjs
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Hmm. The mantle on one side is pulled aside from its shell & it has only been doing this a couple days but it has been getting to be a bigger gap. Hoping someone on AA can help with what this means.
Sniperhank
Giant Clam Addict
Well, while reading heavily before purchasing my own clam I came upon an article that described this. The reason for the mantle pulling away like that is usually insufficient lighting. It is called gaping and is usually a sign of what is a spiraling death.
What kind of lighting is above your tank?
What kind of lighting is above your tank?
Sniperhank
Giant Clam Addict
Feature Article: A Look at "Mysterious Clam Deaths" — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
Here is one of the articles. It describes what you are seeing. Sadly, it backs my thoughts.
Here is one of the articles. It describes what you are seeing. Sadly, it backs my thoughts.
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Keithhjs
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Thanks for the input and the link. Great article but sobering. I run AI Sol Blue LED lights and have them at over 90% strength so I thought I had enough light. If lighting is the issue it's probably due to fact I have the clam on the substrate and not higher. I will move it up but after reading that article I fear it's too late. 
Sniperhank
Giant Clam Addict
The Sol is easily enough light. If it makes you feel any better, I'm worried about my clam too. It just isn't throwing that mantle out like it was. I turned its rock around and it turned itself around so it could filter feed... just hopeful. I hope it isn't too late for yours.
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Keithhjs
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Well I moved it up higher and it looks worse lol. I do notice though after moving it that it does have new shell (the white tip) mentioned in that article as a sign of growth, so now I wonder if it could be viral, bacterial, or parasitic. I do have another Crocea also and it looks fine but apparently that's how it goes until it's too late. The other Crocea I have had only couple months though and I think I will move it up higher soon as I make a better spot for it. Thanks again for the help & support. Hope your clam does well also.
