Sick Clam??

[ST3PH3N]

well i just read the comments from the other members about my clam might not make it because of the youthness of my tank. well i got home today and it has shrunken to almost nothing. it is still alive because it reacts to the light. but is super small and im not sure what to do.

[JimD]

Gonna need a description of your settup. Small clams need to be fed, usualy in a bowl of tank water and some phytoplankton like DT,s.

[hobogato]

sadly, that probably means it is on its last leg. can you post a pic?

[RayAllen]

You may want to give it to someone who may be able to nurse it back to health. As you mentioned already your aquarium just isnt ready for clams.

[ST3PH3N]

from this
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/st3ph3nkr3t/mytank012.jpg

to this in one night?

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/st3ph3nkr3t/IMG00269.jpg

[Texreefer]

yep,, it's done for,,, please feel free to post questions and ask advice BEFORE buying anything your not sure about,, you have a very young tank and sensitive animals and inverts just won't survive right now,,, for what its worth i didn't put anything in may tank for almost 3 months

[ST3PH3N]

yep,, it's done for,,, please feel free to post questions and ask advice BEFORE buying anything your not sure about,, you have a very young tank and sensitive animals and inverts just won't survive right now,,, for what its worth i didn't put anything in may tank for almost 3 months

So theres no hope for it? i understand not in my tank but in anyone elses? and also if it dies in my tank will in release any toxins?

[RayAllen]

Anything that dies in your aquarium will cause problem if left in there. Im not sure about toxins but it will have an effect on your water chemistry. Especially ammonia levels.

[erikharrison]

It looks like it's already dead? If it's unresponsive, remove it right away. Well, remove it now anyway, either to give to someone else, or just in case it has already died. You need to be skimming adequately and have proper lighting (ie metal halides) before attempting to even house anything else in the tank. To air on the side of caution, you may want to do a 20% water change, and double check your levels after. I know it really sucks to lose animals, but be responsible, listen to the advice given above, and be very patient. :)

[ST3PH3N]

Anything that dies in your aquarium will cause problem if left in there. Im not sure about toxins but it will have an effect on your water chemistry. Especially ammonia levels.

so how long do i wait to remove it?

[ST3PH3N]

its still responsive

[erikharrison]

You should remove it now and take it to the store from whence it came and give it back to them. I don't think they will give you credit, but they may. It's a great hobby, but you HAVE to learn patience, or you will have limited success. It looks like you could use some more LR too!

[ST3PH3N]

You should remove it now and take it to the store from whence it came and give it back to them. I don't think they will give you credit, but they may. It's a great hobby, but you HAVE to learn patience, or you will have limited success. It looks like you could use some more LR too!

i took it out and thanks for the advise. i would love to get my hands on some good live rock!

[erikharrison]

Ed at wolf reef always has it cheap. Granted its dry, but it will become live! Good luck with your tank! :)

[JimD]

It actualy doesnt look all that healthy in the before pic, notice the slight recession on what looks to be the input syphon...

[BigKGlen]

Ed just got in 1800 pounds of wet live rock. Stop on in!