Need some help with my Maxima clam

[chwkreefer]

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

bill
check under the mantle for small snails.
also check underneath where the foot secretes strands to attach to rocks for bristtle worms or anything that could be eating through the clam inside out.

Hi Chin,
There appears to be absolutely no sign of a foot. Hasn't been for someI have no cleaner shrimp in the main tank. Though I do have a large black crab that was recently noticed. But my two Crocea's look wonderfull.

I will look closer for the snails.
Can a person keep a clam our of water for some inspection? if so, what's the maximum time?

Thanks,
Bill

[Chin_Lee]

bill
many of these clams are subject to open air during low tides. Like other mollusks, they will "clam up" and maintain their fluid levels in their shells until high tide. so taking them out of the water for few minutes to an hour should be fine.
the lack of a foot is concerning- most healthy croceas should have a foot of some sort and they secret strands to the ground to attach themselves firmly.
use a magnifying glass and small tweezers to hunt the small snails down.

[mark]

caution first before taking out; make sure fully closed and haven't attached. If it's holding on, bring out with substrate.