Clam Concerns

[Lockhartia]

I just picked up some clams at the airport, and I'm mildly concerned. I do not have a functioning camera at the moment, so I have no pictures presently.

There are two Squamosa and one Maxima. They were drip aclimated for 45min into my 26ga bowfront quarantine. It's a fully functioning tank that's been running since October (it's a clam/coral quarantin, so no medication has been used, it's mainly for observing).

The params are:

Sal 1.025
pH 8.2
Alk 10
Calcium 430
Temp: 76deg
ammonia/nitrate/nitrite: 0

All three clams are gaping slightly, not surprising after a trip from Calif to New England. However, all three have their mantles folded inward. They're not jagged and I can see no signs of pests. Scrubbed them gently with a soft toothbrush just to be sure. Their feet look healthy and they a lot of new growth on the shell. I know it sometimes takes a while for them to adjust, but this just seems to be wierd behavior.

Long story short any ideas? Like I said, no camera atm so pics will have to wait until tomorrow. Until then, any suggestions would be appreciated! I'm afraid to freshwater dip them so soon after shipping.

 

[Maximus Clammus]

Don't dip them, lets wait for pic's.

 

[a4twenty]

i agree, please post a pic first.

 

[Lockhartia]

I don't think it matters, one of the squammies is completely dead. The other is pretty much there too. I'm really angry and I've had some choice words with the person they were purchased from. I only got one clear picture, but they pretty much all look like this.

The maxima looks like it's trying, but i'm not holding my breath. Let me know. Thanks

 

[Maximus Clammus]

Yep the clam in your hand is a gonner, is that the Maxima on the left?

 

[Lockhartia]

It is the Maxima. The little bugger is hanging in there. He's still semi-responsive to light and his mantle is extending a little bit. My camera is garbage so all the pictures are really really blurry. I'll borrow one from work tomorrow assuming he makes it through the night.