My Crocea clam is showing tan splotches. I do not know what is causing this. When I first got it, I noticed a few splotches, but now it has alot more. It looks like it is part of the mantle. I am not entirely sure though. I had a Klein's butterfly with it, which I took out, and the only other major inhabitant is a banded coral shrimp, and a few hermits and snails. I have never seen the other critters picking on the clam.
The clam is under 70 watts 10,000K Metal Halide in a 12 gal Nano. Could it be bleaching? Please let me know what you think.
BTW, the previous owner said it has stayed the same size for 3 years. He never supplemented the tank. Could it be calcium deficiency? Other deficiencies? It is colder now, could it be temperature related? Temp is 77. It lives with other SPS.
Got in summer
Pictures tonight
The clam is under 70 watts 10,000K Metal Halide in a 12 gal Nano. Could it be bleaching? Please let me know what you think.
BTW, the previous owner said it has stayed the same size for 3 years. He never supplemented the tank. Could it be calcium deficiency? Other deficiencies? It is colder now, could it be temperature related? Temp is 77. It lives with other SPS.
Got in summer
Pictures tonight