Clam Questions

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slgcmg

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I have 2 3-4 inch Crocea Clams. I have them set in the sand with their foot buried in the sand but one keeps tilting backward with its foot titled upward, and one lays towards its side.

Should I leave them be and let them settle in themselves, or should I put them on a rock?

Also one leaves it blue markings on a rock nearby? Is this normal

They open pretty wide with their mantles extended out pretty far. Is there such a thing as mantles extending too far?


I have had them for about 3 weeks now. They open and close with the light really good.

Thanks in advance :)
 
According to clamsdirect.com, if they fall over or move, they most likely don't like the water movement (too much, too little) or the lighting. Try moving them.

Just repeating what I have been told by the so called experts.


David
 
Maybe the clam is unhappy in the sand. You may want to set it up a flat rock so it can attach it foot to the rock. Not sure if water flow has to do with the clam tilting to it's side.
 
If I remember my reading correctly, I believe the crocea's need to be placed on rock. Something more substantial than sand for them to attach to.
 
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