is my clam ok?

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My Maxima clam just sits moderately open and doesnt react to quick light change. However it does react to plankton feeding; opening and shutting. im worried I bleached it. My perameters are fine. not to sure on lighting though. Running a tuna blue Kessil, and the clam sits almost didectly under it.
 
Not reacting to light changes is not optimal, especially for small clams.

The feeding behavior sounds like the clam is getting too much food in its gills and it’s trying to expel water to clear them.
 
Welcome to R2R! Pictures would help
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thanks for the responses and welcoming. My clam died yesterday[emoji17]. looking to get another in near future though.
 
thanks for the responses and welcoming. My clam died yesterday
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. looking to get another in near future though.
Bummer.
There is a clam thread on here you might benefit from?
thanks for the responses and welcoming. My clam died yesterday[emoji17]. looking to get another in near future though.
Bummer.
Before you get another one maybe you should check out this thread where they discuss clams?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/got-a-clam-question-weve-got-you-covered-right-here.30005/

GL
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

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  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

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  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

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  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 26.3%
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    Votes: 4 21.1%
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    Votes: 4 21.1%
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    Votes: 1 5.3%
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  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

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