Hello all! Looking for some education on a matter if there is any out there.
Recently I have noticed that my clams (small crocea, large tear drop maxima, large squamosa and another larger maxima have been exhibiting very noticeable changes. I have one large gold crocea that is lookin like its doing okay and not showing the same signs as the other clams. They rest haven't opened up like they were and their openings ( where the water enters their gills) are extremely large. Much much more open than norm. I thought this was cool at first because its neat to see inside them, but now I'm not so sure it's a good thing. Or is it? I have never seem them do this as much as they have the last couple weeks.
Changes to the environment: Recently within the month I have added a calcium reactor. I very very slowly added this to my system. After 3 weeks I am still trying to dial it in to maintain my calcium and alk levels. I am almost there with it being dialed in. I have not let my levels fluctuate much at all, as I am very careful with my parameters. I am very concerned about the clams. They are my favorite out of anything else in this hobby and I have gone to great lengths to sustain a very suitable environment for them and until the addition of the reactor I have never noticed these changes. I'm not saying its the reactor, but has anyone ever experienced this or know of anyone that may have? I'm open to all suggestions or ways to help these guys. I'm very diligent with my tank and very on top of things. If this was a norm I would know.
Cal: 450
Mag: 1410
Kh: 9-10.5
The kh moves a little because I am still trying to dial in the reactor. The rest of the parameters are the same as I have kept my tank for years and have always had success with the clams. They aren't dying or looking like they are going to die, but their new behavior is a little alarming to me as they don't seem as happy as they were.
I appreciate any info you may have!
Happy Reefing!!
Recently I have noticed that my clams (small crocea, large tear drop maxima, large squamosa and another larger maxima have been exhibiting very noticeable changes. I have one large gold crocea that is lookin like its doing okay and not showing the same signs as the other clams. They rest haven't opened up like they were and their openings ( where the water enters their gills) are extremely large. Much much more open than norm. I thought this was cool at first because its neat to see inside them, but now I'm not so sure it's a good thing. Or is it? I have never seem them do this as much as they have the last couple weeks.
Changes to the environment: Recently within the month I have added a calcium reactor. I very very slowly added this to my system. After 3 weeks I am still trying to dial it in to maintain my calcium and alk levels. I am almost there with it being dialed in. I have not let my levels fluctuate much at all, as I am very careful with my parameters. I am very concerned about the clams. They are my favorite out of anything else in this hobby and I have gone to great lengths to sustain a very suitable environment for them and until the addition of the reactor I have never noticed these changes. I'm not saying its the reactor, but has anyone ever experienced this or know of anyone that may have? I'm open to all suggestions or ways to help these guys. I'm very diligent with my tank and very on top of things. If this was a norm I would know.
Cal: 450
Mag: 1410
Kh: 9-10.5
The kh moves a little because I am still trying to dial in the reactor. The rest of the parameters are the same as I have kept my tank for years and have always had success with the clams. They aren't dying or looking like they are going to die, but their new behavior is a little alarming to me as they don't seem as happy as they were.
I appreciate any info you may have!
Happy Reefing!!