Funky lookin mantle on my squamosa

[Toadfish]

It isn't like this all the time, but the last few days I have noticed it twice, and the clam has moved like 45 degrees. Any thoughts...Is this serious?

[Toadfish]

Like I said it is usually out completely. Any advice?

[aliendomain]

First I would rule out a fish nipping at the mantel and look for pyramellids snails. These snails can be very small and hard to find so look carefully.

[Toadfish]

I haven't seen any snails and I have a sixline wrasse for snail control. I'll double check though.

[aliendomain]

You will have to inspect the shell very closely to see the snails, pay close attention to the scales. I have seen snails on clams that looked like a grain of sand stuck in the vertical folds of the scales. Also look at the under side of the clam because the snails tend to stay away from the light.

[Toadfish]

Does the clam look like it's under attack by snails? If so what should I do? I don't get home for another 3 hours, but I'll check the clam out as soon as I get there

[Toadfish]

Don't know where it came from or caused it. Anyone?

[Toadfish]

the close up.

[Toadfish]

Culprits? How do I get rid or them???

[Casey]

Toad clean out your mailbox it is full