Removing Clams From Rocks

[pbnj]

I read this on another site and I wanted to get people's feedback. Does this method work?
Q: I have a clam with its foot attached to a rock....how do I safely remove the clam?
A: Care should be taken, as you can kill them if you try and remove them from the rock they're attached to. Squirting ice cold water at the foot will make them let go:
1. Put some RO/DI water in the freezer for a couple hours.
2. Using a turkey baster, slowly squirt the cold water at the base of the clam.
3. Gently rock the clam to loosen it from the rock. The cold water should cause the foot to retract.

 

[ryanhayes9]

I have used this method before with am anemone and it worked well

 

[nycbob]

i hv heard of the method u used. for me, i just simply tickle its feet and massaging it for a few sec. it normally lets go afterward.

 

[jackri]

The thread is just in time for me... I have a clam that needs to be moved as that an my plating coral need more space -- can't see my maxima the way it is and that makes me sad

 

[shmaz]

Originally Posted by jackri
http:///forum/post/2995625
The thread is just in time for me... I have a clam that needs to be moved as that an my plating coral need more space -- can't see my maxima the way it is and that makes me sad
x2 but mine is a crocea (spelling?) I think I will try it.

 

[shmaz]

Just got mine off. He/she is moved to the new area and is opening up so I hope everything went well.

 

[pbnj]

Finally moved my Derasa from my rocks to my sand...cold water near the foot worked like a charm.