Bubble on my maxima clam?

[jayteerq]

Hi all. Is this something to be concerned about? Noticed a clear like bubble in the middle of my clams mantle area

 

[Science/G]

It looks like its exhalent siphon.

 

[jayteerq]

It looks like its exhalent siphon.

So it’s normal? lol

 

[Science/G]

Yes, if that's what we're looking at... I can't be 100% sure from the pic

 

[jayteerq]

Yes, if that's what we're looking at... I can't be 100% sure from the pic

It’s definitely in the right place. But how come mines is showing up as a bubble? Does it need assistance popping it?

 

[Miami Reef]

It’s definitely in the right place. But how come mines is showing up as a bubble? Does it need assistance popping it?

No. There’s a hole. They can adjust how big the siphon is at different times.

No need for popping lol.

 

[jayteerq]

No. There’s a hole. They can adjust how big the siphon is at different times.

No need for popping lol.

Hahaha sorry that was a bad joke. Had no plans on disturbing it. Thank you for your advice!