Emergency??

[rockdr]

just got some new clams last week. Today I noticed a big hunk of white strings with some tissue on the sandbed. (this is a crocea I am referring to) DId it just lose some of it or the whole gland? Is that even what it is? Can I do anything or just hope? it is fully open and looks normal from the top. the other 2 clams are just fine.
any advise welcomed.
tia
Kelsey

 

[john76]

You mean it lost it's byssal? Is it completely detached from the clam or is it just hanging out?

 

[rockdr]

the "blob" of stringy stuff i found was just in the tank- not attatched. Ijust didnt know if it was the whole glnd or just some threads. what causes this? how do I tell if the whole gland is gone? loof at the bottom of the clam? didnt want to disturb it unnecessarily

 

[john76]

If it did lose it's foot I don't think you can do anything about it. I'd just leave it alone so as not to stress it anymore.

I don't know how well they grow back but I'm sure others here can tell you.

 

[rockdr]

thanks for your help.

 

[mbbuna]

sounds like it just dropped its byssal threads. nothing to worry about. that is normal after a move.

 

[paulpp187]

pics would help alittle