Yikes! My new six-line wrasse won't stop nipping at my clam

[SCIronMike]

mantles. I've never heard of six lines bother clams. This ever happen to anyone else? I've had another six line in the past, and he never bothered the clams.

 

[Anonymous]

I thought six lines were supposed to be beneficial to clams...?

Dunno, SCIronMike.

 

[Len]

I've had one that nipped T.deresa and only T.deresa. I think they're all unique and will nip at various things depending on their personality/life experiences.

 

[danmhippo]

Decision, decision decision, which one are you gonna keep?

 

[danmhippo]

I thought six lines were supposed to be beneficial to clams...?

I actually find four line wrass better at gobble up small snails. 4 lines are not as attractive and grows larger in size though.

 

[SCIronMike]

I've had one that nipped T.deresa and only T.deresa. I think they're all unique and will nip at various things depending on their personality/life experiences.

Hmmmm........ well this guy won't leave the Maxima clams alone.... it's nonstop nipping. Ughhh...... I couldn't catch him if I wanted to.

 

[danmhippo]

Trap him with his favorite food..............the maxima.

 

[RicardoMiozzo]

Does the fish nip the mantle, or under the clam ?
If it's under the clam, or near the base of the mantle, it can probably be after clams parasites, a mollusc.