Can a clam be out of water?

[reb]

Can a clam be out of water for about a minute?

 

[blazehok68]

from what i have read and learned it is not a good idea for them to come out of the water at all. thats just what ive learned

 

[reb]

what about a brain coral?

 

[bang guy]

Clams do fine out of water, they just need to be kept warm. Most people ship them dry because they survive shipping better that way.

 

[nas19320]

Originally posted by Reb
what about a brain coral?
I've taken my brain coral out of water briefly, it slimes up real bad though.

 

[bang guy]

The slime can protect it for a few hours though.

 

[marvida]

It's also a good idea to "burp" your clam upon returning it to the water. This is done simply by gently inverting it under water to help clear any trapped air bubbles. This can be minimized by allowing it to "clam up" tight prior to it's removal from the water.