Clam Help!!!!!!

[hobogato]

try burping it really well, may have some air trapped in there.

[JimD]

Also, Id move it lower in the tank rather than higher. They have a tendancy to open more in lower light as they expose more surface area to gather more light, putting it higher will probably cause it to open less.

[apedroza]

It was already on the sand bed so it can't go any lower. I'll try making it "burp", although its already doing it regularly.

[hobogato]

although its already doing it regularly.

what do you mean? by burping i meant turn it every which way you can under water repeatedly to make sure there are no air pockets trapped inside of it.

[apedroza]

Gotcha. What I meant was that it was already expelling water regularly, almost liek it had hiccups!!

[apedroza]

Well I came home tody and found the clam totally sunk in the shell and not responsive at all. Looks like I'll be needing another one!!!! :(

[hobogato]

sorry to hear that anthony.

[JimD]

That sucks.... When they go, they go quick.

[jrnannery]

And darned good thing you found it quick...immediate evac = NO TANK NUKE!!

Sorry to hear about the loss, Anthony. I would miss my clam terribly if it...expired. Amazing how we become more attached to a clam than a powerhead, even though they both just sit there and suck water!!! :lol