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Originally posted by Kristof1
sorry for my rough words and my bad english (i�ll do my very best  ).
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please, there is no need to apologize i was just trying to make sure we are talking about the same thing.
i would be very surprised if your squamosa was still using byssal thread a 1'. as the larger of the giant clams grow they begin to rely on their weight to hold them down and their byssal opening can actually grow closed. i bet if you take a good look from above with the mantle extended you'll be able to through him as well.
the byssal thread will grow back when the clam needs it and if he's doing good there is no reason not to put him back in the display.
here are a couple of links to some of James Fatherree's pics.
click on the second pic down, you can see the mantle of the clam below right through the incurrent siphon of these crocea's.
http://www.picsbase.com/james/defaul...=303&offset=60
and if you click on the last pic on this page, you'll see the rock right through this squamosa.
http://www.picsbase.com/james/defaul...=295&offset=15
i hope this helps set your mind at ease