Questions About the General Health of Clams

Discussion in 'Clams' started by Godbert, Oct 30, 2008.

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  1. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    How would one tell if a clam was generally healthy?
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    If it has good color, a good light reflex meaning it contracts when you put your hand over it or the lights go dim or brighter. See if its growing, I look for the "whiter" part of the shell just below the mantle. The bad part is they take a while to die, so it may seem fine, but be slowly deteriorating.
     
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  3. Otty

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