New Crocea Clam - Pic!

[natclanwy]

Originally Posted by jpc763
http:///forum/post/2480010
So I found a spot in the rock work where it can sit without bouncing around.
How long until it attaches?
Thanks, John
Usually after about a week it will be attatched mine has been moved several times during the course of aquascaping and has taken month or so to reattach. Only took that long once though every other time it was 2 days to a week.

 

[bonebrake]

Originally Posted by str8salt
http:///forum/post/2478352
The scutes on the maxima are much larger than the ridges on the crocea. They stick off of the main shell almost like shelves. That is definitely a crocea. I will try to take some pics of my maxima if anyone is interested.
Right on!

 

[anonome]

Originally Posted by jpc763
http:///forum/post/2480010
So I found a spot in the rock work where it can sit without bouncing around.
How long until it attaches?
Thanks, John
Can't tell how big the clam is. The larger clams do not really attach themselves, just use their weight to support themselves. It would have to be about 5 inches though to support its weight. I would highly recommend to put it up, and let it attach. Block it in if it keeps falling. Be careful to fully have the clam on a rock and not put in a crevice, (unsupported) because bristles will attack it at night. It can take up to a week for the byssal gland, or foot, to attach.