New Derasa question?

[TulsaReefer]

I got a really nice Derasa this weekend from a local reefer downsizing their tank. I acclimated the clam for a couple hours (slow drip, in container floating in sump to equalize temp). It was tightly closed when I got it, but it had been bagged and riding in a car for over an hour before I picked it up. Once acclimated and moved into the tank it opened up pretty quickly. I'm new to clams, and noticed that the edges of the mantle seem to curl under quite a bit. Is this alright? I don't have any other clams (and never have in the 10 years this tank has been up) so there shouldn't be any clam parasites or diseases in the tank. I think it was nice and healthy before transport. Do they just take a few days to get acclimated? Or is this curling under just normal on some Derasa specimens? It's decent size, probably about 5 to 6 inches.

 

[johnnybravo234]

Looks healthy to me. Nothing to worry about. Beauty too

 

[TulsaReefer]

Thanks! So the mantle edge curling under a bit is no problem, that's a relief. I guess I've been reading too much about clam problems, and am a little paranoid. It would be nice to see more of the bright blue edge on it, but maybe once it gets more acclimated it will flatten out more.

I didn't really see it before I bought it, but for the price I didn't really think I'd be too picky. I didn't expect it to be quite so large, but luckily it just reinforces the need to get a larger tank set up soon (hoping to go from a 5' 110 gallon, to a 7' or 8' in the 200+ gallon range). I'm noticing that many of the Derasa that I see photos of are more of a gold striped color, while this one is a more mottled purple/green/gold. I really do like this color combo, it's pretty noticeable in my tank. It's interesting the variation in the species.

 

[Barry N.]

Lee, it looks awesome too me.

 

[JackKerouac]

it looks cool and healthy!Nice pick