Crab in my Clam

[Derek B]

I was cleaning a few parasitic snails off of my Maxima this morning and noticed there are one, maybe two solid white crabs inside of him. Anybody ever heard of this? I will try and get a pic.

[Derek B]

Yeah. There are actually 2 of them and they are white as can be, maybe transparent. I did some research on RC and Dr. Ron said that the beneficial crabs that sometimes host in clams are usually in pairs and they clean the gills of the clam and are harmless to them.

[Jimnorris]

Yes I have seen them in clams that I have imported. And they are very white to blend in with the gills of the clam. Dr. Ron is right very harmless---unless you keep wrasses---then they will try their darnest to get at them!
Jim

[Derek B]

Thanks Jim, I was hoping you would have some added info!