Maxima Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Any suggestions on how to get a clam off a rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I used a turkey baster with very cold tank water. Do it slowly and by all means don't pull it off you may damage the foot which will more than likely be followed by death. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxima Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 ok thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 you can cut the byssal thread with a sharp razor blade but cut at the rock and away from the clam and be careful not to hurt the foot ( i have cut threads 2 times and my clams lived) when cutting if you can lift the clam alittle you should be able to see the threads. ive tried other methods but didnt work for me IMO i would leave it be the only reason i did mine was cuz i was transfering tanks and really wasnt able to alcamate (how ever you spell that word) they lay the threads down when they like a place and to help protect them if you do get it off the rock. put it in the sand bed and put a shell under it that way its stuck to the shell and not a rock and you can move the clam freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 If possible, just tilt the rock a little. It may not like the gravity change and decide to move on it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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