Clam Issue

[Uncle99]

Last one I had do this went "poof" and just died and fell apart in hours...
Never did find out why one does the others never a problem.
The slit should be open a bit and you can see the rakers but that looks too much to me.

 

[Cancun]

Hi all! Yea have not had luck with large maximas from the LFS....but I did get a decent size 5 inch ORA Deresa my favorite LFS ordered for me...if you can find a 5 inch or so ORA clam...it is worth it.

 

[Cancun]

I tried to add a pic...but it wouldn't let me...LOL

 

[malx]

I think if my Derasa is still struggling this weekend I'm going to freshwater dip him. Will keep you guys posted. Anyone else have clam issues? Let's keep it going!

 

[malx]

Alright everyone. So when I got home from dinner today and saw my Derasa I could see that he is now showing clear signs 100% he has pinched mantle disease. So, I started with the first of three freshwater dips. Boy is he mad, but it only took him about 20 minutes to partially open up after. He's gaping a little but I'd assume that's his way to flush out the fresh water.

Will keep everyone posted of progress.


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[malx]

Alright so he's still kind of in the same state. The freshwater dip seemed to help for a few days now he looks a bit stressed again. I'm running an ICP Test and moved him In a low light area of the tank.

This part of the mantle concerns me... bottom right.

What do you guys think?

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[Cheapreef]

How high of a flow was he in when you took that pic. My Teardrop does that at the bottom sometimes but my tank is super high flow so I think it's just the water movement.

 

[malx]

How high of a flow was he in when you took that pic. My Teardrop does that at the bottom sometimes but my tank is super high flow so I think it's just the water movement.

My tank is super high flow as well. I have all SPS. I moved him to a more calm area with more consistent flow and lesser light. Maybe the less stress will help him.


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