T. Maxima leaning left

[wld1783]

I have a similiar problem as GarSrtn. My clam has been leaning left for two weeks and hasn't moved much.

I'm new to clams but have a well established reef. The clam is on 3" of sand. Lighting is 400 watt radiums and VHO. The tank is 30" deep. Flow is low around the clam.

The clam is healthy and I can see its foot. Should I burry a rock under the sand for it to attach. If so how deep. Or should I just let it be?

Thanks

Bill

 

[skull]

sounds fine to me. 30"....now that deep. too deep for me. my maxi seems to do better when they are attach'd to a rock. good luck,souk

 

[BonsaiNut]

Clams are not found in sand in the wild (that I have ever seen). They are always anchored to substrate. If you want the "clam in the sand" look, I would put the clam on a rock first, then bury the rock. Without substrate to attach to, the clam has no way to move itself, and cannot orient itself to light, etc.