Can this clam b saved

[bighead]

I posted this in the clam forum and got no replies more traffic here


I have a dersa clam for around 6-7 months no problems at all looks great health everyday until my alk dropped from 7.8 to 6.2 in about a weeks time the alk stayed low for around a week when I was away from home I brought it back up to 7.8 over a couple of days my whole tank looks fine mostly sps but the clam is gaping and has no mantle extension and very slow reaction to lite changes is there anything I can do to help this clam it does not look to well to m

 

[fishchef]

Just keep your parameters stable. The most you can do. I have seen on RC comments about Ph that low. Are you sure? Get a second opinion on that test kit. If Ph was that low things would begin to dissolve.

 

[farfromsea]

Have you tested calcium? No changes to lights or anything?

 

[rt67ghy]

I posted this in the clam forum and got no replies more traffic here


I have a dersa clam for around 6-7 months no problems at all looks great health everyday until my alk dropped from 7.8 to 6.2 in about a weeks time the alk stayed low for around a week when I was away from home I brought it back up to 7.8 over a couple of days my whole tank looks fine mostly sps but the clam is gaping and has no mantle extension and very slow reaction to lite changes is there anything I can do to help this clam it does not look to well to m

It's hard to say. You'll just have to keep everything stable and hope for the best. I'd advise against any types of dips.

 

[Reef Frog]

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many things one can do to save an ailing clam besides proper and stable Big3 elements, reasonable nutrient levels, sufficient lighting and a lack of parasites, predators and hostile nipping fish.

Best of luck - I hope things turn around. But if it dies be sure to get it out quickly.

 

[bighead]

The clam was no way gonna make it I took it out last niite the only thing it could have been was the all being low I guess u live and learn I just ordered a doser to start doing Randy's 2 part dosing to prevent these things in the future
Thanks for the help and responses