Clam Emergency

[cpllongjk]

Ok, is it possible for a clam to shed an old abyssl string and grow a new one...

my new clam, crocea, was having its abyssl string poping out of the sandbed, i gave it a nice easy tug to see if it was attached to anything. And it was attached to the glass. Now i just noticed the abyssyl string that was popping out of the sandbed is now detached and floating around the tank! is this normal?

 

[a4twenty]

yes clams 'can' drop their byssal thread and grow a new one. hopefully when you tugged on him you didn't hurt the gland. can you post a picture of the thread and clam??

 

[cpllongjk]

if i posted the picture i took it wouldnt help anyone. my camera is at my in-laws house so i had to use a very old web camera.... needless to say, you cant notice anything.