What causes clams to die?

Discussion in 'Clams' started by kcbrad, Jun 28, 2010.

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  1. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    So sorry to hear, it sounds as though you might have gotten sick clams for the dealer. How is the big one doing?
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    He looked a little off yesterday, but I haven't turned the lights on yet today. I'm going to do a big WC (20 gallons) tonight and I'm hoping that will help if it is a contagious disease that's going around.
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Sorry about your clams. Hopefully the water change helps.Do you have a bucket that you can keep your clams in?



    Clam condoms for the diseases that are going around?
     
  5. 2in10

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    Hoping for the best.
     
  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Well I only have one clam left. So if he dies, I will just go clam-less for a long time and do lots of water changes, and hope one day I can get another!

    Thanks. :)
     
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    Sorry to hear about your clams, that's a bummer! I hope your big maxima makes it. : )
     
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Thanks for that article, it is very interesting. I guess it could be lighting, but I have very high lighting and the clam did have clean, new growth on its shell, which according to the article, means it was getting enough light.

    I only read the lighting part so far, and will read the rest. It is very well written. Thanks!


    Thank you!! I hope so too.
     
  11. pink4miss

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    burped it? how is that done?
     
  12. amcarrig

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    Have you given the remaining clam a freshwater dip? If not you may want to do just that.