Giant Clam and white growth around opening

[shedges]

Has anyone ever observed this?

There is white growth around his mouth, and I can see little animals that look like fleas running around it?

It's just in a single spot right now, about 3/4 inch long 1/2 inch wide..

Can anyone comment?

Thx

 

[shedges]

Comment please

 

[Physh1]

Reading Knopps book Giany clams and referring to page 99 uder the infection Rickettsia seems to be the closest thing to your description. The infest around the gills and systematically sit between bacteria and parasites. They say there is no cure or known treatment for this. They will infest the clams gills and kill the clam if the infestation get to large.

MAYBE, and this is a maybe a Mandarin Goby or a 6-line wrasse may eat them it the fish can see them.

Sorry I can't give you any more specific help but I hope this helps. BTW this Knopp Giant clam book is a great reference...

Cameron

 

[noah k]

I hope this doesn't sound to incredibly stupid but could it just be new shell growth. I have no idea about your experience with clams so please dont take offense. Just a thought.

 

[toptank]

Wish you could provide us with a picture.

Barry