Clam with a hole

[attml]

I bought 3 clams this weekend, a small Squamosa & 2 small Maximas. Everyone appeared to be healthy but tonight I noticed a 1 inch hole (which I can see through the siphon hole) on the underside of the squamosa where the two shells would meet (i can see clear theough to the sand. The clam seems healthy but is this normal (it is not gaping & closes normally)? Tank parameters are in line. It is under halides and the clam seems fine other wise. Should I be concerned? I am feeding DT's and I already had a Deresa in this tank that is doing great and has been for a year. Thanks!

The white color inside the clam is where the hole is and the white you see is actually the sand (you can see right through)

 

[Peabody]

Mark,

I've seen this before in my old squamosa.....he had his byssall gland intact, was happy and growing, and once in a while I would see this too...I think it's normal. No worries
Jeff

 

[attml]

Cool - Thanks for the reply Jeff!!! Here is a shot of the 3 new additions.

 

[Peabody]

Beautiful......tell the wife you won them in the raffle?

 

[attml]

Too late!!:rolleye1: I am drafting this from the dog house!!!

 

[holeinone1972]

Now I told you the raffle winner statement always works.

All are looking good.

Rob

 

[attml]

I knew I should have listened!!! Thanks for all of your help & for traveling to the meeting!!! I know that was a hike for you!! I an very happy with the clams! Even though my wife wasn't happy she does agree that the y look pretty beautiful! Take care Rob & thanks again!!!

 

[mejiggery]

heres a pic of mine

 

[rxdi]

One of my corceas had the same hole that I noticed after I bought it. I had it 4-5 months now and it seem to heal back up..

 

[rxdi]

One of my corceas had the same hole that I noticed after I bought it. I had it 4-5 months now and it seem to heal back up..

 

[AcroSteve]

I just got a crocea and could see all the way through it too.

I have not had it long enough to tell if it is a problem.