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Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/24/2007, 07:52 AM
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Posted By a4twenty
you should get rid of the dusters ( just the ones...

you should get rid of the dusters ( just the ones on the shell ), they will prevent the clam from opening all the way which is a waste of energy and stressful on the clam.

the mantle should...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/23/2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
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Posted By a4twenty
the best time to look for pyrams is and hour or...

the best time to look for pyrams is and hour or two after lights out, they are nocturnal.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/22/2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,625
Posted By a4twenty
i was looking back at your first pic and then...

i was looking back at your first pic and then something caught my eye in this last one.....


the mantle on the lower right side is pulling in. what are those white things on the edge of the...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/22/2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,625
Posted By a4twenty
his color looks a lot better from above. his...

his color looks a lot better from above. his mouth ( incurrent siphon ) is normal for a gigas, they are known to have larger openings than other clams.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/20/2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,625
Posted By a4twenty
your lighting is more than sufficient for a...

your lighting is more than sufficient for a gigas, he should color back up but it can take some time.

try to take a pic from above with the pumps off.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 12/19/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By a4twenty
looks fine, maybe a little bleached but that...

looks fine, maybe a little bleached but that could just be the flash. does he look more colorful from above?
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