Clammy - A clam story

EmilyB · #1 01-31-2005, 04:29 AM

I bought an ultragrade maxima in Vancouver a while back, and it was one of the only clams to attach immediately on a rock. Normally, my clams settle on the sand bed and attach to a cheerio or something....(long story).
I only have seven clams now because AJ steeled one.

Anyway, the loss of a ballast some time ago has left a third of my tank in darkness, and my biggest concern was this little fellow who was firmly attached in such a way I couldn't easily cut the byssal threads.

He's been getting browner and today I noticed he wasn't there

Low and behold he was on his way to the light, but not in a bad way. He was in the sandbed in the light.

christyf5 · #2 01-31-2005, 04:36 AM

Packed his bags and headed for greener pastures eh?

Cool!

AJ_77 · #3 01-31-2005, 05:10 AM

That is too funny: "Oh not THAT one - we'd never get it off the rock!!"
Turns out it's the smart one.

is his name Forrest?

AJ_77 · #4 01-31-2005, 06:02 AM

quick shot of the one that got away:

yup - ah done steeled it...

Delphinus · #5 01-31-2005, 06:04 AM

Wow... nice. Almost makes me want to throw some more money away on some.

sumpfinfishe · #6 01-31-2005, 07:09 AM

Sounds like you have a real trooper there Deb

May I suugest staking down the rest so no one else can drop in and steal another

muck · #7 01-31-2005, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyB

I bought an ultragrade maxima in Vancouver a while back, and it was one of the only clams to attach immediately on a rock. Normally, my clams settle on the sand bed and attach to a cheerio or something....(long story).

Haha Cheerio was right... funny stuff.

Glad to hear that the clam is heading for lighter pastures..