I purchased a crocea from my local reef store last weekend and yesterday I noticed he doesnt look to be doing too well. His color was a beautiful purplish blue with vivid specs of even more intense color. Now, he is tucked in barely coming out of the shell and its gapping open fairly wide (color is still there hoever). I have tested all water parameters, and everything looks good. I even placed him high in the LR so he would get ample light. I have been feeding the tank inhabitants as normal and they leave him alone. Could he not be getting enough food? Does anyone have any suggestions? Please help!
Giant Crocea Clam Problems?
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chrisstie
Premium Member
What lighting are you keeping him under? You migh want to try the tridacnid clams and other mollusks forums as well.
Whats your SG, pH, Ca etc..
Do you see anything underneath by where his foot is- it should be plush and fleshy with no tiny snails or anything disturbing him
Whats your SG, pH, Ca etc..
Do you see anything underneath by where his foot is- it should be plush and fleshy with no tiny snails or anything disturbing him
I have him under dual coralife 95's I think. Maybe the bulbs need replaced?
SpecGrav 1.026
Amonia 0
Nitrate 0
pH 8.0
I dont have a calcium measurement, but I supplement the tank daily with it.
He came on a small piece of LR. His 'foot' is still attached, and it looks as if another fleshy white piece is coming down. The bottom is free of debris.
SpecGrav 1.026
Amonia 0
Nitrate 0
pH 8.0
I dont have a calcium measurement, but I supplement the tank daily with it.
He came on a small piece of LR. His 'foot' is still attached, and it looks as if another fleshy white piece is coming down. The bottom is free of debris.
1QuickSubaru
New member
I wouldnt keep a clam under any light other than MHs. Unless you are planning on keeping them up top close to the light. I'm guessing its the lighting you are using....
