gaping

[ChrisN8201]

A clam with a gaping intake isn't a healthy sign is it? Whats reason as to and does it automatically spell its demise? If there are any possible remedies what would they be?

"C"

 

[toptank]

IMO gapping can be caused by some sort of stress. As far as it dying, not true in all cases. I have had a crocea for 3 months that has been gapping and has attached to LR and extends his mantles very nicely and retracts to shadows. We all the clams I get in I have found out that Crocea seem to gap more than the others. Seldom lose them.

Barry

 

[ChrisN8201]

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Oh ok cool, just checkin, I was wondering since my new crocea was doing that but today its not. Guess its all good then!

 

[pscheel]

Toptank, what exactly is gaping?

 

[toptank]

The inlet is larger than normal. The inlet is where the flow of water is taken in to filter through the gills. Normally is will be a slit and not a wide opening which is called gapping.

Barry