Characteristics of a happy clam?

JeridJohnson · 06-04-2006, 09:54 AM

Well, the clam I got seems to be doing well.. Only problem is I am not sure what a happy clam really looks like so I was hoping someone could post some characteristics of a happy clam...

I wonder where that phrase "happy as a clam" comes from...

Cheers,
Jerid

rickzter · 06-04-2006, 11:30 AM

COMPLETELY OPEN.

I'm talking about the mantles being out like... POW!

amcarrig · 06-04-2006, 02:02 PM

http://www.ctars.org/(ow3awkaveoydqn...les/06_04clams

This might help.

JeridJohnson · 06-04-2006, 02:15 PM

Here is a pick of the guy today..

Thanks for the link amcarrig.. there was some good info there.

coral reefer · 06-04-2006, 03:27 PM

Number one, the clams mantle should be open and extend beyond the shell. Also their should be no gapping hole in the syphon holes. The last thing is the response to light changes. The clam should close somewhat due to your placing your hand over the light to cut the light intensity. That is a sign of a healthy clam in a nut shell!

06-04-2006, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
JeridJohnson Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 97 Skin: Mint Karma: 16	Characteristics of a happy clam? Well, the clam I got seems to be doing well.. Only problem is I am not sure what a happy clam really looks like so I was hoping someone could post some characteristics of a happy clam... I wonder where that phrase "happy as a clam" comes from... Cheers, Jerid

06-04-2006, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
rickzter Torch Coral Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 1,197 Skin: Mint Karma: 218	COMPLETELY OPEN. I'm talking about the mantles being out like... POW! _________ 30g reef tank, CPR CY192 filter w/ DIY plumb running Rio 17HF return, Coralife 3x 9w UV Sterilizer, 3 24W T5-Helios 10K Daylights/3 24W T5-Helios Blue lights, 2 Logysis blue meteor light strobes (moonlights/24 Blue LEDs). Tiger tail cuke, asst. snails/hermits, asst. feathers, rainbow acan,zoos,shrooms,bubble,galaxea, asst. shrimp, 2 ocellaris,mandarin,zebrasoma xanthurum,pink-spot watchman,red-striped pistol.

06-04-2006, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
amcarrig 3reef Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT Age: 40 Posts: 8,236 Skin: Classic Karma: 64047	http://www.ctars.org/(ow3awkaveoydqn...les/06_04clams This might help. _________

06-04-2006, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
coral reefer Giant Squid Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,721 Skin: Dark Karma: 8110	Number one, the clams mantle should be open and extend beyond the shell. Also their should be no gapping hole in the syphon holes. The last thing is the response to light changes. The clam should close somewhat due to your placing your hand over the light to cut the light intensity. That is a sign of a healthy clam in a nut shell! _________ 125gal.,75gal.,3gal. and 1gal. tanks Yellow,Naso,Tomini,Sohal Tang, Pink Tail Trigger, Snowflake Eel, BANDED CAT SHARK,Hardwicki, Six-Line Wrasse, Blennies/Gobies- Soft and Stony Corals (Crocea, Derasa clams) +numerous inverts "IF THE PHONE DOESN'T RING...IT'S ME" jb associated content.com aka parrothead

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06-04-2006, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeridJohnson Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 97 Skin: Mint Karma: 16	Here is a pick of the guy today.. Thanks for the link amcarrig.. there was some good info there.