Yellow clown goby annoying my clam!

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Toallhisdoom, Dec 21, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    So i have a 8" derasa clam, has always had good mantle extension, and there is tons of new growth to the shell since i bought it. But now recently i moved a coral that my clown goby was perching on and he has started to perch on my clam! He will go swim to it when it is extended, then the clam will close up, then he leaves! Its like as soon as he sees the clam is open he goes down to it! It is really annoying me. I am worried if this will affect my clam negatively? I have seen clams hosted by fish before but my clam does not seem to be 2 fond of it. What can i do? Should i just remove the clown goby? I do feel like he adds character to the tank so if it wont hurt the clam then i would like to keep him. Maybe i will replace his coral perch?

    Any ideas or thoughts would be great!
     
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  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Remove the clown goby. It will not stop and the clam is not enjoying it.
     
  4. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Ok. how the hell am i gonna catch it... lol!
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Maybe your fish will host your net.::)::)::)::)
    Fish do not host anything but parasites,parties,and gameshows BTW.;)
    Edit:And cleaner shrimp/fish on Sunday's LOL
     
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  6. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    the clam was hosting the fish* yea yea yea i know i know i know lol

    so get it outta there got it
     
  7. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Yep saw the clown goby nip at the clam today. Its going. If i can catch it...
     
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  9. oldfishkeeper

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    Couldn't you try replacing the perch first to see if the goby would then leave the clam alone?