Large Derasa Clam - Pinched Mantle?

[dcmartinpc]

I have had this clam for almost a week. The shell is about 12 inches. It was kept under 250w radiums previously and my tank has 400w radiums. It wasn't fully expanding so I shortened my photo period on that side of the tank and it is extending now so I will acclimate it slowly to the additional light, but I want to make sure that it doesn't have pinched mantle. It has a couple spots the concern me and 1 side isn't extending quite as much as the other.

I drip acclimated the clam slowly over 2 hours to minimize any stress.

What are your thoughts? I started carbon last night. If it is pinched mantle it looks fairly minor. Should I do a freshwater dip? Should I wait and see what it looks like later today/tomorrow?

Thanks in advance!

Don

 

[gus6464]

It looks fine. Do not stress it by doing FW dip. It's just getting used to it's new environment.

 

[iReef86]

I agree with Gus6464. Let it settle, acclimate like you plan, and enjoy that puurdyyy clammy!

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Awesome looking cutie! Thanks for sharing ;)

~CI