Securing a Maxima clam

[Brew12]

I need some advice. I have a fairly new Maxima clam that can't get a chance to attach anywhere. He is either being knocked over by a Conch or my Urchin or my Regal Tang picks him up to drop him. Yes.. I call him my decorator tang. He normally picks on my hermit crabs but now is focused on the clam. I He carries stuff to the top of the tank and watches it flutter down.

Is there something I can do to help the clam attach faster? If he was in a location he liked, how fast can he attach on his own?

 

[sfin52]

Sounds like you need to get your Tang a mate

 

[hotashes]

Maxima to my knowledge should attach within a week, I would let them roam alone and find a location that they appear to like and then concern trade on placing a surface for it to attach in that location. Just initially do try to put it in a start location where flow isn't direct and light IS of abundance and let them work it out themselves. Once they've settled then they no doubt would attach given the chance.

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@jda

Thoughts gang?

For now. Chow,

A.

PS, any pictures, as we do like them

 

[Brew12]

Maxima to my knowledge should attach within a week, I would let them roam alone and find a location that they appear to like and then concern trade on placing a surface for it to attach in that location. Just initially do try to put it in a start location where flow isn't direct and light IS of abundance and let them work it out themselves. Once they've settled then they no doubt would attach given the chance.

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@jda

Thoughts gang?

For now. Chow,

A.

PS, any pictures, as we do like them

So I need to keep it in its happy place for a week for it to attach? Could be a challenge. This pic is a few weeks old.

 

[BadPanda]

I currently have two maximas in my tank. Both of them anchored to my cured rock plug. Bury a decent rubble, rock plug or clam cradle on the sand and place the clam on top. It should latch itself in a day or two. Plus perk, you can move the clam wherever. Maybe cut a 2-liter bottle to cover the clam while it's trying to latch onto something.

 

[Brew12]

I currently have two maximas in my tank. Both of them anchored to my cured rock plug. Bury a decent rubble, rock plug or clam cradle on the sand and place the clam on top. It should latch itself in a day or two. Plus perk, you can move the clam wherever. Maybe cut a 2-liter bottle to cover the clam while it's trying to latch onto something.

Wonderful Clams!

This is what I have been trying to do. Either he isn't being left alone on them long enough to attach, or he doesn't seem to want to attach there. I've thought about building a little cage around him, but I worry it would block light and make it so he doesn't want to attach.

 

[DSC reef]

Unfortunately if it keeps getting bothered it won't attach. We had a similar problem with a blue tang, lol. If it attaches and blue tang pulls it hard enough then it could be an early demise as well

 

[BadPanda]

Wonderful Clams!

This is what I have been trying to do. Either he isn't being left alone on them long enough to attach, or he doesn't seem to want to attach there. I've thought about building a little cage around him, but I worry it would block light and make it so he doesn't want to attach.

You can try a temp crate cage for the meantime if you're worried about lighting. I remembered reading somewhere regarding using a crate with success.

 

[B0brobert]

You can give LRS Reef Frenzy to your tang. I did that to mine also my tang stop nipping my clam. I also put a net around me clam.

 

[Brew12]

You can try a temp crate cage for the meantime if you're worried about lighting. I remembered reading somewhere regarding using a crate with success.

I may have to go this route. Hopefully the clam won't mind. I'll put this on tomorrows "to do" list. Hopefully the clam won't mind!

You can give LRS Reef Frenzy to your tang. I did that to mine also my tang stop nipping my clam. I also put a net around me clam.

I feed LRS fish frenzy. He is fat. I'm convinced he does it for entertainment.

 

[BadPanda]

Hope it all goes well for you and enjoy reefing.

 

[Brew12]

Hope it all goes well for you and enjoy reefing.

Thanks!

 

[av8soulfly]

something like a strawberry basket with a rock on top placed over the clam might give it some peace.

 

[Brew12]

This seems to be working!

 

[DSC reef]

This seems to be working!

That's a great idea. You can see the blue tangs wheels turning, lol

 

[mta_morrow]

That's a great idea. You can see the blue tangs wheels turning, lol

Hopefully it’s no smarter than Dory!

 

[DSC reef]

Hopefully it’s no smarter than Dory!

It will keep swimming buy, ohh clam....ohh clam.

 

[Brew12]

He's a skittish tang, no way he will reach into the box. And, the urchin and conch's can't get to it. So far, it's working well.

 

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

Your Maximus clam may be similar to mine and after almost 7 months mine still hasn’t attached and or moved. Granted my fish leave it alone, but it is possible they won’t attach. I have mine it’s personal Little Rock to stay on. But I’m able to move that rock any where needed.

Another thing you may try is a plastic fry strainer. Clams still need flow so, it may not get much in there. This way your tang and conch can’t get to it, but it gets protection and flow and light still equals happy clam

 

[Brew12]

Hello,

Your Maximus clam may be similar to mine and after almost 7 months mine still hasn’t attached and or moved. Granted my fish leave it alone, but it is possible they won’t attach. I have mine it’s personal Little Rock to stay on. But I’m able to move that rock any where needed.

Another thing you may try is a plastic fry strainer. Clams still need flow so, it may not get much in there. This way your tang and conch can’t get to it, but it gets protection and flow and light still equals happy clam

Good idea!

I figure if he doesn't attach like this I'll build an egg crate home for him. My silly tang will test everything in my tank trying to move it. I can't use a frag rack in my DT. I love that fish, but he is very frustrating.