how do you know if a clam likes his spot in the tank?

[blitz99]

if they dont like where they are will they not foot their? or if they do like it will they secure themselves pretty fast?

 

[nanocube24]

bump.....

 

[sato]

If the clam fully extends his mantle and opens his siphons then he is most likely happy with where he is, usually he will also secure his foot but not always. Like if he is resting on algae he wont extend his foot.
Not extending his foot is ok but it can lead to injury or death from falling or flipping himself over and exposing himself to a predator.

 

[blitz99]

so if he foots, he's likely in a spot he likes?
and if the syphon is out, yet he is not gaping but he's open nicely, he's happy?

 

[sato]

Yes, if he foots hes happy in his place. But I usually go with the extension of his mantle and siphons to tell wether or not hes doing well.