surgery on crocea

[Charlie Davidson]

Now, I have a nipper!!! 3 more clams (all crocea) started closing, did a FW dip, then- I noticed a sailfin blenny nipping, I haven't removed/ caught him yet- but will!! Yesterday, I moved the 3 clams and the "leather eater" clam all together - with one that is doing fine on the sand bed " Bat Wing". Center of my tank. The nipping seems to have let up, I believe this is- false hope. One clam did die last night and the others were still retracted today, untill my added " noon time light that runs 4-5hrs " came on. (I have 3- 250w for Daytime lighting and now a fourth in center) You guys think I should run "noon time" for longer period of time-- untill the clams recover?

 

[Charlie Davidson]

Nipper is still on the loose, anyone make a mini spear gun! I moved the 4 crocea into another tank last night. They are looking alot better today. the one that ate the leather is still no better, maybe a little worst. Leather is still there and it is not opening its "mouth "as far. Removal by force will happen next week if improvement is not seen by then!

 

[Bayliner]

Wow... that's not somthing I would want to have to do...
Keep us posted.... and good luck...

Cam

 

[Charlie Davidson]

With shipping, the 2 crocea I lost were $120, so I am now more willing to ?!!! I also lost 2 of 3 very small maxis($35 ea). Right now, I guess it was the nipper-(ripper)- they looked healthy one day then the next day after work large pieces missing!

 

[Charlie Davidson]

to anyone still interested, all the clams I moved are doing alot better!! the one that had the small piece of leather in it--its still there, but the clam looks very good. IMO not as good recovery, as the others! Sincerely, Thanks to all, for your help!