What can I do for this guy?

[DracoKat]

I got this from another reefer a last week. He probably thought it was dead and decided to attach it to a frag plug because of the zoas on it.

Tonight, I discovered it's alive. It opens slightly, and snaps shut when a fish touches it. It's foot is attached firmly to the large rock already.

I can't take it out or cut the frag plug off, I need an extra set of hands for that and I don't have anyone to help. It's attached to the rock making it more difficult for me to do on my own. I can't support the clam, the rock and cut at the same time. Plus I am afraid I'd crack the shell since there's so much glue on it.

Should I just leave it alone and maybe one day it'll manage to get the plug off as it grows? I am not sure how wide it should open.. I don't think the frag plug is restricting it's opening ability.

and... what kind of clam is it? or is it a mussel? Should I at least move it to another location out of the light or it prefers light?

 

[Elementalj]

I'd leave him be. Pick up some oyster eggs and cyclops and try feeding him.

 

[DracoKat]

I have oyster feast. Just take a pipette and squirt it in his direction?

what kind of clam is he?

 

[Elementalj]

I have oyster feast. Just take a pipette and squirt it in his direction?

what kind of clam is he?

Can't see clearly in the picture. I wouldn't blast, it'd be more like a fog over. [emoji6]

 

[reef lover]

Some sort of bivalve. Should b fine with the polyps on it.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I have a few dozen hitchhiker bi valves and actively collect them. If you r waters extremely clean it. Might no make it long but really. Do nothing. Enjoy.