clams and anemones

[Julio]

Hey Guys,
i just came home to find one of my clams snuggled up to my rose anemone and the anemone seems to have moved away and closed up a little because the clam's mantle was touching it, i moved the clam awa a bit and the anemone opened up right away. Do you guys know of any toxin that are found in clam mantles?

 

[Rothie]

Julio-I haven't read of anything like that.It's probably more of a reaction to the foreign touch.I have one small rose,and it seems to be more sensitive that my other BTA's.

 

[Julio]

I was just wondering cause i ws a little more concern about the clam than the anemone, but the clam seemed unaffected by the touch. Does your anemone ever touch any of yoru clams?

 

[Rothie]

My concern would be the anemone,also.You may be able to find some more info by searching on 'anamone' in this forum.I haven't had an anemone incident with my clams,but I have had corals in contact without an adverse response from either of them.

 

[Julio]

thanks for the info.