Clam
 

Ok I have a stupid question :question: :redface: I have my very first clam. First I have place it in the sand under a multiple T5 lighting. And this morning I decided tomove it on top of a rock to get more light the I notice this white fleshy thing growing under the shell What could it be?

:redface: :redface:

And I think all the bristle worms in my tank move under it or near it :sad: :sad: :eek: :eek:

Re: Clam
 

that would be its biassel threads (*sp), if you look closely it should apear to be made up of several threads.


Steve

Re: Clam
 

So what is it?

Kinda like a foot

Re: Clam
 

it is how the clam anchors its self to the rock.

Steve

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Don't rip it off, you can kill a clam this way.

Is that the derasa you got from me??? :eek:

It doesn't want to be on the rock, if so. Please pm if this is the clam we are talking about.