mmkeeper
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This just happened yesterday. Was as healthy as the one next to it, then yesterday and today it looks like this. I move the flow away to if that helped and nothing.
Clam Help needed
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DonW
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Looks like its almost a ashtray. What lights is it under.
Don
Don
mmkeeper
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I have 2 175 w 20k MH.
DonW
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mmkeeper
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It's a 75 glass 20 inches deep, the bottom of the clam is 18" from the waterline and 26" for the bottom of the light. It is directly under the light. The bulbs are 4 months old. I have had that clam over a year and the other 5 months.
mmkeeper
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The water temp dropped to 75 degrees yesterday. Increased slowly to 78
mmkeeper
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Water parameters pH 8
Ca 430
Alk 10.3
Mg 1320
No3 15
Ca 430
Alk 10.3
Mg 1320
No3 15
DonW
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Its hard to guess at what is killing it. Could be a combo of things. I wouldnt let my N get that high. I wouldnt keep them down that low with only 175's. Could have been being stressed by those to all along and the temp swing was the final straw.
Don
mmkeeper
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So should I move it up and see if it comes back. plus I'll do a water change.
DonW
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I wouldnt touch it. If its any worse in the morning I'd take it out so it doesnt pollute the tank. Then I would start doing water changes to get and keep N down. Carbon carbon and maybe some more carbon.
Don
mmkeeper
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Anybody some ashtrays? Now, what should I do to save the other clam?
DonW
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mmkeeper
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Would you recommend moving the remaining clam closer to the light?
mutationracer
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I have never used carbon, what that do.
mmkeeper
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Carbon helps remove toxins that might be given off.
