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Samw
12-02-2002, 08:34 AM
Interesting sight. My Derasa clam decides to attach to a Cerith snail during the night. Later the Cerith climbs the glass taking the clam with it on its back. That's one strong snail.

http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/200212/128-2802_IMG.jpg
canadawest
12-02-2002, 05:54 PM
Bizzare!

How is the clam attached? I didn't know it had any grabbing ability with it's mantle?

That certainly is a candidate for a photo contest!
Son Of Skyline
12-02-2002, 08:10 PM
Wow...that clam must be an Olympic athlete!

I have had a maxima clam that climbed up the corner of my tank...but I've never seen this :D
Josh23
12-02-2002, 08:23 PM
holly
That is one tuff snail.
That claim must be ten times his body weight.
Must be in good Shape
:D
Samw
12-03-2002, 06:54 AM
Bizzare!

How is the clam attached? I didn't know it had any grabbing ability with it's mantle?

That certainly is a candidate for a photo contest!


From what I saw, it wasn't the mantle but a couple of thin white strands that were attached from the clam to the shell of the snail.
Samw
12-31-2002, 07:47 AM
Snail does it again. Clam attaches to snail and then goes for a ride.


http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/200212/130-3058_IMG.jpg

http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/200212/130-3055_IMG.jpg

http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/200212/130-3056_IMG.jpg

http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/200212/130-3057_IMG.jpg
Canadian Man
12-31-2002, 05:16 PM
:lol: That's Amusing! :lol:
EmilyB
12-31-2002, 07:59 PM
Yup, you definitely have to call that snail Arnold..... :D