Clams keep repositioning themselves.

[spoon671]

Hey guys, I have 2 Croceas. I have them in the substrate attached to a small piece of rock buried. Now, why do they keep turning sideways? I am pretty sure it is because of the way they are attaching themselves to the rock. Any input?

Also, I have righted them once or twice. Am I damaging their foot?

 

[Don Berry]

I would be willing to bet they are turning themselves to get better flow. I have a deresa that always tilts it's self towards the flow. I would say they are trying to adjust to more optimal conditions.

 

[Bcollins111900]

Like wise. I let my derasa do what it wants for turning. What ever make it happy.

 

[kfisc]

you'd be damaging their foot if you found yourself pulling the clam off the rock, leaving behind a chunk of fleshy matter- always a no-no to pull them or really move them much at all when they've attached, although derasa are relatively mobile

 

[bencozzy]

i have a hippopus, they dont attach, it moves every once in awhile if the flow doesnt suit it

 

[spoon671]

Thanks guys. My Croceas are sitting right next to eachother and they gradually turn away from one another. One leans left and the other leans right. Also, I do not ever pry them off of the rock under any circumstances, I just kinda rotate the clam gently so it sits up straighter. Am I still causing any harm?