New Maxima Clam behavior

[nanofowlrboy]

Before I post anything I was wondering if my clam looks alright, I got him 2 days ago. He has good reflexes, and he opens a lot, but not all the way I think. He is very brightly colored. Do you think he has the pinched mantle disease or something? Thank You!
BTW my GBTA is doing a lot better now.

Parameters:
pH: 8.2
Salinity: 1.026
Temp: 79
Nitrates: 2.5
Phosphates: 0.03
Calcium: 420
Mag: 1330
Alkalinity: 9

Sorry on the two above photos, some abnormal things are from ripples in the water.
It is Teal from above and Blue from the side.


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[nanofowlrboy]

The three other photos of someone else’s tank are not mine

 

[nanofowlrboy]

This photo is taken through an orange lens

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[Sniperhank]

There appears to be nothing wrong with that clam.

With that said, you have a pretty young tank and are putting some sensitive livestock in there. A nano tank isn't very forgiving when something happens. That and small clams have a poor survival rate in our aquariums compared to those purchased at larger sizes. I'd make sure I am patient and diligent with my tank to keep things pristine as the system matures.

 

[nanofowlrboy]

My tank is about a year old now and has been very stable, those other pictures are not mine, but thank you for the help, he has opened a lot more in the past day.

 

[nanofowlrboy]

Here is a better picture of the clam

 

[Sniperhank]

That picture looks fine.

 

[nanofowlrboy]

Ok great! thank you!

 

[melosu58]

I agree. He looks fine. It will take awhile for him to spread out.