Is my clam dying

FRANK GRAZIANO · Oct 23, 2018

My clam looked good yesterday now its mouth is gone it's still alive but figure it's done for.

mta_morrow · Oct 23, 2018

@DSC reef

I think I know the answer, but I know you can give more insight and ask better questions.

Scotty Buttons · Oct 23, 2018

Looks a gonner to me, sorry ☹

FRANK GRAZIANO · Oct 23, 2018

Don't know what else to say there's a picture Dsc reef don't worry I already put it in the freezer

James M · Oct 23, 2018

FRANK GRAZIANO said:
Don't know what else to say there's a picture Dsc reef don't worry I already put it in the freezer

A picture doesn’t justify whether it’s savable or not . Too late

FRANK GRAZIANO · Oct 23, 2018

Don't want to take a chance with ammonia produced by it got my money back at least wondering if my emerald crab did it or it took a turn for the worse. Was looking really healthy yesterday reacting to light changes and edges looked good

DSC reef · Oct 23, 2018

It did look pretty bad but another day would show for sure. A clam that small, I wouldn't worry about a spike in nutrients. Sorry about your loss. An open incurrent siphon doesn't always mean impending doom but the flesh retracting into the shell/gaping is a tell tale sign of a dying clam. I see new shell growth so even though the clam is in the freezer, see if you can find any pyramid snails on the underside.

FRANK GRAZIANO · Oct 23, 2018

I will check thanks

FRANK GRAZIANO · Oct 23, 2018

Its foot was also gone and was not in the best shape when I got it

KrisReef · Oct 23, 2018

The only way possible to save that clam would have required divine intervention, IMO.

My last clam was also a rescue and my prayers did not change the outcome in that instance.

Sorry for your loss.