help calm/oyster question

Discussion in 'Clams' started by BluePhish, Feb 7, 2008.

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  1. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    im about to re aqua scape my tank for the final time with final amount of rock, i just got my last 10 lbs yesterday and i noticed on one piece 3 rather large clams or oysters stuck to the rock,they are all encrusted in coraline so it kinda looked like part of the rock at first. what should i do with these things? how do i pry them off.the rock is from florida if that helps.
     
    BluePhish, Feb 7, 2008
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Why not just keep it. I would just ignore it and arrange the rock that looks the best. They will often live (for a while) and they are good filter feeders

    J
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    if its a jewel box clam there is no prying it off
     
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  4. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Keep them. Great filtrators.

    Often come on Florida rock.

    Lets see pics!
     
    omard, Feb 7, 2008
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