[emmanuel]

thats a nice looking clam
I never put copper in the tank and it was purchased new but i never tested for copper.
When the clam was purchased it looked good I floated the bag for 20 minutes to bring the temperature up to my tank's. Every 10-15 minutes I added a quarter cup of tank water to the bag ( I usually drip but had too many bags after the frag swap ) then I made the move I hate myself for I took the clam out of the water and placed it in my tank , this was done very quickly it couldnt have been out of the water more than a second I dont like to get water from others tanks in my tank.
I have checked at night with a flash light no sign of pyramid snails but I dint lift the clam cause its attached I dont whant to stress it more than I have to . I did lift the other small clam and checked for snails that one doesnt show any signs of pm but it has not attached itself.
The sick clam is about 8 inches from the bottom 10 inches from the top and the 150watt hqi bulbs are 6 inches from the water surface , when I first placed the clam in the tank I put it about 6 inches bellow the surface of the water.
I listed all my livestock in the first post forgot to mention the 2 cardinalfish but I spend manny hours a day in front of my tank and never saw anything nipping my clams.I havnt seen the clam yet today but will post a picture when I get home from work. You say you spot feed your clam I read on the clamdirect site you shouldnt do that because the gills are very delicate and can be torn I have done that on clams I had in the past but just let the DT's barely come out over the clam I never lost a clam and had them for a couple years till I sold them thinking I was getting out of this hobby imagine that what would I do with all the extra money and free time LOL

[emmanuel]

It is looking worse today

my other little clam looks greatbut then again about a month ago when this all happened with my other 2 clams it was the same story 1 looked great the other didnt and died first, the one that looked great died a few days later with no signs of being ill and I didnt have a phosban reactor back then.Please note I have a large crocea that is fine and its been in the tank a couple months

[reefman]

from the pic my 1st guess would b stress from transport. 2nd b nipping. 3rd pm.
have u try clamsdirect forum. barry is the clam expert n usually very helpful.

[emmanuel]

yes I tried clams direct I'm desperate and posting both here and there simultaneously feels like a race against time and my clam is losing

[House of Laughter]

emmnual,

I would venture to say that the clam is a gonner - once they start slowly receding like what's presented in that picture, it's very difficult to bring them back to health (if at all).

Barry is one of the best around, but I would venture to say, he'd say something similar.

Good luck.

House

[Jasonanatal]

Quote: Originally Posted by emmanuel You say you spot feed your clam I read on the clamdirect site you shouldnt do that because the gills are very delicate and can be torn

Emmanuel, let me clear up my definition of Spot Feeding for my Clams. I don't actually place the dropper right at the mouth of the Clam for that very reason stated. I place the dropper about 3 to 5 inches away to the side so that the current can deliver the food to the Clam. Sorry for the confusion in this. Other then what you have stated I can agree that the quick acclimation procedures could be the cause but definitely get in contact with Barry.

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Quote: Originally Posted by emmanuel I hate myself for I took the clam out of the water and placed it in my tank , this was done very quickly it couldnt have been out of the water more than a second I dont like to get water from others tanks in my tank.

Don't hate yourself for taking the clam out of water. Many giant clams are always out of water for couple hours in the wild. The couple seconds out of water will not harm them.

In fact, a lot of the clams are VERY STRESSED in the swap, some of them even have slim on their mantle!

Oh, if you have time check out JAMES W. FATHERREE's book on clams. It may give you some clues as how to help these little guys. His first hand experience with them in the wild and captivity will give you some insights into clam keeping.

Here is a pic of giant clam in the wild. Out of Water is a daily routine to this guy.