Clams and hydrogen peroxide

[Codym808]

I will be getting my first clam next week and was wondering if I could possibly drip/wipe h202 onto the shell of a clam (avoiding contact with any flesh) as an alternative to actually dipping the clam to prevent any hitchhikers?
If not, are there any other suggestions to remove pests such as the worms that feed off of clams??
Thanks in advanced!

 

[Reeferdood]

If the clam is healthy at the place where you are buying it I would just use a toothbrush and brush off the entire shell. Look for pyramid snails since they are usually the biggest prey on them..
Skip the dip on the clam, too risky.

 

[Mrx7899]

I wiped my maximum clam with a Q-tip and h202 didn't show any negative effects

 

[TheEngineer]

I've dripped it on my maxima with no issues.

 

[Mrx7899]

I wiped my maxima clam with a Q-tip and h202 didn't show any negative effects

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Hmm. good question on the shell should be fine.
Here Whiskey clam guru, and some links.
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f92/clam-faq-84096.html

 

[Codym808]

Thanks everyone, I may end up scrubbing and dripping h202 to play it safe then.

 

[Codym808]

Hmm. good question on the shell should be fine.
Here Whiskey clam guru, and some links.
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f92/clam-faq-84096.html

I actually just finished reading that post which is why I asked about the h202 since he discussed the possible bad hitchhikers.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I actually just finished reading that post which is why I asked about the h202 since he discussed the possible bad hitchhikers.

yea I haven't found a full blown how to in clam dips either.
I so want another clam:D