Does this clam look health/happy?

[fstar25]

This is my first Clam. I have had him for about 2 weeks now. Would some of you experienced clam owners out there comment on if it look happy/healthy to your eyes. I moved him up a few days ago and he seems to have his mouth visible much more now. I was keeping it about 1/2 way up the tank. But now that my LED lighting is delayed another week or two I moved it up to get some more light?

Thank you

 

[NYCBOB]

the crocea looks healthy. i'd stop moving the clam since doing so will only stress it. what lighting r u currently using?

 

[fstar25]

Re: Does this clam look health/happy?

2 36w pc's. i know it is not enough for the long haul but i am getting around 150 par where it sits now. i wont move it again until the leds come. then its going to the bottom.

 

[fstar25]

Here is another picture with it's mouth gaping. It is not doing this all the time but this is the behavior that has me concerned?

Thank again

 

[ClamsOnDemand]

Its mantle is fully extended which is good. Be concerned when it is gaping and the mantle starts to retract.

 

[fstar25]

Re: Does this clam look health/happy?

thank you

 

[moliken]

yep