Clam dip in freshwater

[bigdscobra]

I have a small dersa clam that I have had for awhile.
His mantle has receded about 1/8in to 1/4in into the shell. This is the same clam that had a hole in it but has healed.

The parameters on the tank is normal and the other larger gigas clam is doing perfect.

How often do you do a freshwater dip to help them get back to normal??
I did one today for 25min and hes back in the tank looking a little better.

Thanks
Dan

[bigdscobra]

Is there any medicine I could put into the dip too?

[alton]

I am definitely not an expert but I had this problem just rescently with mine that I have had for two years. I blamed it on being in a tank that was too clean.( I did a water change a couple of weeks ago and couldn't tell which bucket was new, and which was old water) I moved him to another tank and in a couple days, he was back to normal. Since the move he has picked up an 1/8" of new growth.

[jaded]

Is it pinched mantle? There are tons of threads out there to explain the treament but none of them are very definate. I dont think the cause is even known

[gjuarez]

I lost mine a couple of days ago. It was over the weekend when I was out. It fell face down and when I arrived it was too late. I miss it. Good luck with yours

[hobogato]

I had to dip one of mine 3 times before the pinched mantle was gone completely. I did it for 30 min about every two days ( not a set time, just when the rest of the mantle looked normal). The other clams I have that had a pinch only took 1 or two dips. I do have a new clam that wasn't opened up fully in the pet store, but is now, it was being picked on by a damsel. I had to move one of the clams in my tank because it was in a spot where my eyelash blennie liked to sit and wouldn't open up all the way because of the constant contact from the fish. hope something here helps

good luck

[bigdscobra]

Thanks for the advice

Nothing is picking on it and it has always been in the same spot in the tank usually happy except the last couple of weeks. I will try dipping him ever other day till he gets better maybe I can try and post a pic tomarro.