mantle

I just got this ultra crocea shipped from Biota and noticed that the mantle is damaged once it opened up. Does this look like a pinched mantle? What can I do to help the damaged mantle heal? How long does it take for the mantle to heal? I'm a bit peeved that I was shipped a damaged clam...

I have a new crocea clam. Its mantle is extended but it’s not covering the upper part of its shell. Is this ok? Is it receding?

I acquired this noea clam about a week ago, it was healthy when it first came into the tank, but yesterday I noticed that its mantle had turned like this. I've been checking on him every day for a week and there are no snails or any anemones to sting him. My water parameters are N 5 P 0 KH8.7...

Hi everyone, I have a question about the degree of mantle unfolding in giant clams. I wonder if the degree of mantle unfolding and the shape of their mantle is the same between each individual of the Squamosa. I watched online videos and found that their mantle can extend so much beyond the...

My maxima clam's mantle appears to be rotting in two spots. It's a blue clam and the areas turned white a few days ago and now the flesh is looks like it's rotting. The clam is pulling in the ruffles with the afflicted area. I can't find anything online that looks like what the clam has. Any...