Clam Id

[jsbzmcdaniel]

Hello all,

I just picked up my first clam today. I am unsure of what kind it is. I noticed it has a large stringy thing coming from one of its mouths. What is that? Any suggestions with this clam? Placement etc...


I am running 2 250w 15k MH in my 65g tank. I plan on feeding it DT's.

Thanks

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[Whisperer]

Crocea, I have mine on the rocks. Others prefer to put them in the substrate.
Once in a while you will see a brown string that looks like sausage links (very thin) that comes out of the smaller hole (excurrent?), it's waste (poop).

 

[jsbzmcdaniel]

Great thanks for the reply.

 

[Peabody]

Agreed...sure looks like a T. Crocea to me. The string could either be an expulsion of zooxanthalle or just "poop"