Health of new clam(pic)

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Mikro402, Mar 6, 2011.

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  1. Mikro402

    Mikro402 Astrea Snail

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    Does this Crocea look like he's healthy(so far)?. Just got him yesterday.
    I have him under T5 and was hoping he wasn't gaping..
    Thanx,

    Mikro

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    Mikro402, Mar 6, 2011
    Mikro402, Mar 6, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    It is a beautiful Crocea, and looks healthy and not gaping to me.
     
    Corailline, Mar 6, 2011
    Corailline, Mar 6, 2011
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  3. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    How can you tell if a clam is gaping? since there is a pic for referance
     
    leighton1245, Mar 26, 2011
    leighton1245, Mar 26, 2011
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    If you google "images of gaping clams" you will see the inhalant siphon will be very wide and opening, you usually see decreased expansion of the mantel and at it's worst a pulling away from the shell.
     
    Corailline, Mar 26, 2011
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  5. ReefPlayground

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    looks healthy. it may be a bit early, but has he attached yet?
     
    ReefPlayground, Mar 26, 2011
    ReefPlayground, Mar 26, 2011
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