In need of help...clam deaths.

[COreefer]

3 clam deaths in 3 weeks, 2 last night. One the clam was completely cleaned out last night. I can't figure this out. Predation, or a clam death from something else and something cleaned out the shell. The other death I witnessed last night I found a giant flatworm at the scene which I removed. Does anyone have any insight into this?
I really need some help.

Pledase check this thread too.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=379043

 

[aquababy]

Tridacna and Hipopus clams can die for many reasons from poor lighting and bad water conditions to parasites and predators. They should also be fed a good formula of phytos to keep their health up - they do have parts that enable them to filter feed. Smaller clams need more feeding and usually are more sensitive and are harder to keep alive.

 

[COreefer]

Two died in one night...All of my water params are perfect zero nitrate, zero ammonia, zero phosphate. Alk 11dkh Ca 390. They are fed regularly. I found a flatworm and removed it upon the first clam death. This is listed in the thread I attached. I woke up this morning and another clam had been completely cleaned out. I can't afford to wait until the lights go off tonight for this to happen again. Please someone who is a clam expert, please advise based on what I have posted. What are the chances that there are more of these flatworms? How do I remove them short of exit?

 

[Znut Reefer]

Have you posted a pic on Dr. Rons forum? Are you sure they are not any crabs in your tank. I'd check the tank out in the dark with a flashlight. Thats very strange.