Clam Questions

[blitz99]

can a clam foot itself in a spot in a day? i "coaxed" one off a ledge today to move him to the other side of the tank, and i'm worried i could have damaged him, however he was only in place for one day... he "seemed" fine when i left but i mean, how do i know if i damaged him or not???
in the future, if i want to move my clams, how do i do it? do i have to cut the threads near the bysal (spelling).

 

[bang guy]

Yes, they can attach in a day. If you must cut the threads cut them as close to the rock or whatever it's attached to as you can.

 

[blitz99]

what if he unattaches while you "coax" him? like slowly moving/pulling/turning? does this mean he just let go like a snail would when you pull him off the glass? if he does not tear does that mean he is not damaged?

 

[jonnywater]

I'm gonna make this simplar. A. Dont cut anything. B. Depending on the species of clam, wherever you stick it - NEVER MOVE IT AGAIN!!!!! Unless it is on or in a piece of rock then you can move that. C. If the thing was REALLY lightly attached and isnt showing signs of stress, you should figure that you are fine.

 

[blitz99]

Thanks for the info, he's staying put from here on out.. if i dont have enough light there i'll have to move the rock above him but it looked as if there were no shadows (lights werent on yet though)...
you were a great help!