My maxima clam , help how to place it including pics

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Flyariv, Jul 31, 2014.

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  1. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    Turn it upright. Probably was trying to move and fell off. I leave my clam in sand bed. Also much easier to move since not attached to anything.
    Would assume it wi be fine once turned upright
     
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  3. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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  4. Flyariv

    Flyariv Flamingo Tongue

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    Bad news all my clam is dying, closed for several days now and today its clear as my lismata shrimp picking on all
    Day, question if should i remove it ? It is a big clam and i am afraid of it raising nitrate? What do u think?
     
  5. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    If dead have to get out. Mine made a huge mess when it died. Do you have a QT tank or something you can put it in?
    I went to Petco and bought a little crab plastic bin.
     
  6. DSC reef

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    If cuc is eating dead flesh off the clam then remove it asap. No saving it in that state.
     
  7. Flyariv

    Flyariv Flamingo Tongue

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    thx just bought it :)
     
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  9. Flyariv

    Flyariv Flamingo Tongue

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    yes i removed the clam, sadly :9 it was a nice an expensive one :(
     
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    Sorry to hear. Loosing any livestock really sucks