Something on my frogspawn

[Wanabe Reefer]

There is some kind of white clam looking thing attached to the stalk of my frogspawn. Anyone know what it might be?

Sorry no pix because no camera

 

[Hormigaquatica]

Might be a clam. Or oyster or mussel. Maybe barnacle- Ive seen those numerous times on Frogs.

 

[Wanabe Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9507736#post9507736 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hormigaquatica
Might be a clam. Or oyster or mussel. Maybe barnacle- Ive seen those numerous times on Frogs.

Do they have the potential to be harmful?

 

[Hormigaquatica]

No. The vast majority are harmless filter feeders.

 

[GobyJohnKenobi]

You can pull the clam off with a pair of pliers if it concerns you. But most likely it will eventually just wander off on its own.

 

[J. Montgomery]

I have barnacles attached to my frogspawn, and some type of mussel.