Something growing on my clam

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Hey guys, not sure what’s growing on my clam here is a photo of it. I appreciate any help id it. Thank you!

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Probably photo on white lights can help more :)
Can't see it clearly, sorry
 
Probably photo on white lights can help more :)
Can't see it clearly, sorry

It opens during day..and it’s attached to the clams shell ( can’t just remove it ) clam still opens and looks good has nice coloring tho

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It opens during day..and it’s attached to the clams shell ( can’t just remove it ) clam still opens and looks good has nice coloring tho

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Look like bivalve.
 
I guess another clam SP is attached to your one but can't confirm what exactly. Have a look on this (the selected one) how many are attached to it ;)
@KJ if isn't predator the attached one do you think can hurt his clam ?
(how I take off something like this attached to clam or another shel I want to save, I'm taking very fine/thin needle (gauge sizes 24-26) with 1-1.5ml syringe -> filling the syringe with white vinegar -> waiting the other shell to open and I stick and empty the vinegar in it. In hour max it will be completely dead and I open it gently with knife or something under the water and empty it not to pollute the tank water.
Done it few times for customers and friends.
 

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