Clam Dip?

[pixelpixi]

No, I don't mean something to eat with corn chips.

I bought a crocea clam and I'm wondering if I should do a freshwater dip, providone dip, something else, or nothing at all?

Unless someone thinks it's safe, I think I'll just drip acclimate, inspect, and pop in the QT tank.

 

[Elite]

why do you want to dip it in providone?? ..

Just inspect it carefully, acclimate and "toss" it in. I believe people only FW dip when the clam has PM..

 

[pixelpixi]

[quote author=Elite link=topic=4342.msg52709#msg52709 date=1218934661]
why do you want to dip it in providone?? ..

Just inspect it carefully, acclimate and "toss" it in. I believe people only FW dip when the clam has PM..
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I guess in case it has any undesirable critters on it? It seems like a good safety measure, but only if the clam can handle it, of course...

 

[MontanaBay]

you could scrub the shell quick with a toothbrush (clean!)

 

[dswong01]

Some info about two common promblems with clams
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/jf/index.php

 

[pixelpixi]

Okay, I did like Phong said. (cause he's always right. )

It doesn't have pinched mantle and I couldn't find any snails. Hopefully it's not harboring anything that will affect some other animal in my tank, but I guess that's what the QT is for. (nevermind the fact that my QT is more heavily stocked than my display tank right now. haha)