Reef Discussion

[Josh M]

Last night I noticed my small 5-6cm squamosa has footed itself to the rocks only problem is its ones sideways ....... If its not getting enough light it'll detach and move itself yes ? Also is there a way I can locate it up on the rock work ? As I have a perfect plateau for it but dunno how to get it to stay there as its on a slight angle so it won't just rest by itself....

 

[firechild]

If it's not getting enough light, it will detach itself, I'd strongly advise against attempting to detach the clam unless you are very confident you know what you're doing. Damage to the byssus can be fatal.

 

[Josh M]

So if it detaches is there a way to "mount" it on the rockwork ?

 

[firechild]

No, you can't attach it (with glue, putty or similar), you have to allow it to attach itself. You could use another object (pipe offcut or whatever) to attempt to hold it in place if you want it to attach somewhere but there is a possibility it will not attach if it is not happy there or it may detach after you remove the object that was supporting it before it attached.

 

[Josh M]

Damn thought maybe I could glue it like a coral :( oh well sand it is I don't mind it there but the place i was thinking would look better

 

[MagicJ]

Not sure if you saw this thread http://www.thereefuge.com/threads/clam-kit.2022/#post-24731

But, as firechild has stated if they don't like the spot they are in they will detach and try to move somewhere better - if they are located up on a rock then they may end up falling further than is good for them.

 

[NiCd]

squamosa will usually end up in same beds once they are bigger no matter what you do, maxima and croceas are the ones to get if you want them to stay on your rocks long term