Need help w/Clam

Pnutjr · #1 04-23-2009, 06:53 PM

Hi All,
I have discovered 3 bubble algea on my clam. Anyone have any advise on how to remove them without harming the clam??
Thanks in advance

globaldesigns · #2 04-23-2009, 06:56 PM

Is it on the shell of the clam or on the mantle (fleshy area). I am assuming on the shell.

If you have a razer blade, gently scrape it of the shell, one at a time. Don't burst the bubbles.

Pnutjr · #3 04-24-2009, 04:05 AM

Yes its on the shell. I am assuming that if I scrape too hard it will hurt the clam? Thanks for the advise.

mark · #4 04-24-2009, 04:37 AM

wouldn't worry about the clam, the bubbles will come off easily

fiorano · #5 04-24-2009, 08:33 AM

the shell is there to protect the clam. so i would guess if you scrape them off the shell it should be fine.

ner'T' · #6 04-24-2009, 11:52 AM

I think they suggest "Gentle" so you don't burst the bubble releasing many spores into the water which will call more algae. The shell is tough.

untamed · #7 04-24-2009, 07:36 PM

Well....when I moved my clam from my old tank into the new, I didn't want to chance any unplanned hitchikers so I removed the clam from the tank water and scrubbed the outer shell with a plastic toothbrush to clean out any critter that might be hiding in a crevice. It didn't seem to bother that clam a bit as it was fine for 2 years after that treatment.