Maxima Swap Clam Dead???

[DREUTZ]

I just got 4 clams from the fragswap today from the same vendor and 2 look fine but i think the third may have died before I put it in the tank. As soon as I put it in my cleaner shrimp started tearing into it and one of my nasarus snails came out to join the party as well as a few hermits. It does not close when I touch it and the mantle looks messed up. Is it dead??? If so I need to get it out before It my water gets messed up. Please HELP!!!!!!!

 

[Lenny718]

Sounds like its dead.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Yes I would say the same thing. I would PM the vendor and let them know what happened.

 

[DREUTZ]

thanks guys... man it was a good looking clam!

 

[LongIslandAndy]

Still is good looking to the scavengers in the tank

 

[DREUTZ]

I would've let them finish him off, but I didn't want my water to get fouled up

 

[WidebodyFish]

I picked up 3 from Pacificeast. they are doing great. all opened up wide.

 

[DREUTZ]

Must be nice!

 

[reefman]

clams r most vulnerable when acclimating n may excrete mucus which attracts scavengers to attack. next time, try acclimating them in a protected area 1st.

 

[SevTT]

clams r most vulnerable when acclimating n may excrete mucus which attracts scavengers to attack. next time, try acclimating them in a protected area 1st.

I recall someone saying the same thing, except they'd put a new clam in their tank, their copperband, who had previously shown no interest in any Tridactnas in the tank -- it savaged it, ate it, and then went on to the rest.

...Of course, it could also be that the clam was half-dead and just didn't look it until it was pushed over the edge by the stress of acquisition and acclimation.

So, yeah. it might be a good idea to chuck new clams in your fuge first for a day or two.

Sucks you lost the clam, whether or not it was dead or just pretending. You might want to fire a note off to the vendor; they may replace it.

 

[dennis]

My swap clam dead also, it was probably on its way before i baught it.

 

[DREUTZ]

I notified the vendor right after I pulled it out and sent pictures of the clam to them and they are going to take care of it.

 

[nikkibabee]

That is very generous of them, good luck on your new clams!!!

 

[joseney21]

WOW!! way to go on the vendor's part!!!! what vendor was this ?? sounds like the kind of people to do business with.