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06-02-2007, 12:35 PM
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Shark
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Clam and sand sifting star & snails ?
i plan on buying a a couple of clams for my tank in the future. so im trying to be careful with the snails and stars i buy. i was thinking of a sand sifting star and or sand sifting snails. are these ok with the clams?
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06-02-2007, 12:37 PM
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Dude? Dude? Focus dude...
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we has a nass snail and a clam go at it not to long ago on here and i think both lost
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06-02-2007, 12:40 PM
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Usually Confused
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no problem here but mine sits in a rock
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06-02-2007, 12:42 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zero186
we has a nass snail and a clam go at it not to long ago on here and i think both lost
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thats not good
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06-02-2007, 12:45 PM
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Usually Confused
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I think occasionally the snail can wander into the clam. Doesn't happen very often 
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06-02-2007, 12:45 PM
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Dude? Dude? Focus dude...
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let me see if i can dig that thread back up
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06-02-2007, 12:45 PM
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Usually Confused
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Oh! It was disturbing as I recall 
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06-02-2007, 12:47 PM
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Dude? Dude? Focus dude...
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hmm i might have to issue a warning
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06-02-2007, 12:48 PM
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Usually Confused
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Originally Posted by zero186
hmm i might have to issue a warning
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all part of nature
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06-02-2007, 01:21 PM
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Shark
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i did read through that thread. ok i guess the snail are out.
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06-03-2007, 07:24 AM
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It can be rebuilt.
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Nassarius snails are welks and will pounce on any critter that is dying. a healthy clam is safe and dying clam is fair game for the Nassarius snails. when clams die they do it super quick, so it is easy to put the blame on whatever critter is in the shell at the time of discovery even though it may have nothing to do with the demise of the clam. i am talking hours here for clam deaths. it may be gaping in the evening and be completely gone by morning.
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06-03-2007, 10:07 AM
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Shark
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yep, snail killed my clam, clam was big and healthy till the snail got in it. actually the snail lived, or atleast would have if he didnt get on ride on a sling shot!!!
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06-03-2007, 10:09 AM
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Dude? Dude? Focus dude...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reefermike1
yep, snail killed my clam, clam was big and healthy till the snail got in it. actually the snail lived, or atleast would have if he didnt get on ride on a sling shot!!!
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WOW sling shot thats a new one
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Peace OUT 
