Oyster? On live rock.

michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

Got some live rock from AC and it has several "oyster" on it. That is what I am guessing it is anyways. Does anybody have experience with these as far as care goes. I count five anyways. Hopefully they won't be a problem.

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kacrocorals581 · Apr 16, 2013

Can't really tell from the picture but cleaner clams are a common hitchhiker on live rock. There kinda the color of the rock and smooth body. If there white with spines at the opening there scallops not bad eather way helps clean your tank unless it's a new very clean tank with not a lot of flow in witch case some may die

michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

They are about the same color as the rock and smooth. Tank has been running for many years.

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michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

The edges that open aren't smooth though. They are kinda scalloped.

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michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

This is a different angle. Hard to get a picture in the back.
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rcmike · Apr 16, 2013

Probably a turkey wing clam. They are very common on live rock.

michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

Turkey wing it is after looking at pictures. Thanks so much for the help everyone. Guess they can stay.

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rcmike · Apr 16, 2013

The only problem I have had from them was if I accidentally stack some rock on top of one. They will move and topple the rock work.

michael brumit · Apr 16, 2013

I will keep that in mind. Thanks. Is there any spot feeding required or do they filter feed enough to survive.

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rcmike · Apr 16, 2013

I never have fed them but mine have always died over time.

kwandrsn · Apr 17, 2013

I have 5 or 6 I never feed them. I always called then saltwater mussels. They are a good thing to have but as someone else mentioned they are stong and will knock things down if they are under rock.

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