Dead Maxima....

[Darryl_V]

Its a sad day.  I noticed my maxima clam gapping a little this week.  Well today it was dead.  Ive had that clam for over 6yrs.

It was a nice one. ..kinda sucks.  Only plus side is i get a bit of sand bed back.

Just thought i would share.  Ive got no idea why it died.

 

[pulpfiction1]

man thats tough,after 6yrs,and they can be such a beautifull clam

sorry to hear that darryl

 

[spyd]

Really?? That's crazy! That was a beauty as well!!! I can't imagine what would have caused that to happen so quickly.

 

[chuckm]

That sucks Darryl!

I came home from work one day a few years back, and found my purple tang chowing down on what what was left of the maxima clam I HAD.

Any signs of fish going rogue and picking on it?

 

[Darryl_V]

That sucks Darryl!

I came home from work one day a few years back, and found my purple tang chowing down on what what was left of the maxima clam I HAD.

Any signs of fish going rogue and picking on it?

No ...I really dont think it was fish or anything.  I think it just got some kinda bacterial infection or died from old age.  Just guesses really though.

 

[spyd]

I had some sad news too yesterday..... "Spaz", my wife's prized Powder Brown Tang, jumped to its death yesterday while we were out.... I found him laying on the carpet. Not sure what would have caused him to jump. I have never had a Tang jump on me before..... 

 

[teebone110]

[quote author=chuckm link=topic=3305.msg27710#msg27710 date=1350175963]
That sucks Darryl!

I came home from work one day a few years back, and found my purple tang chowing down on what what was left of the maxima clam I HAD.

Any signs of fish going rogue and picking on it?

No ...I really dont think it was fish or anything.  I think it just got some kinda bacterial infection or died from old age.  Just guesses really though.
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Are you using a powerhead to heat your tank?
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[Darryl_V]

[quote author=Darryl_V link=topic=3305.msg27713#msg27713 date=1350177148]
[quote author=chuckm link=topic=3305.msg27710#msg27710 date=1350175963]
That sucks Darryl!

I came home from work one day a few years back, and found my purple tang chowing down on what what was left of the maxima clam I HAD.

Any signs of fish going rogue and picking on it?

No ...I really dont think it was fish or anything.  I think it just got some kinda bacterial infection or died from old age.  Just guesses really though.
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Are you using a powerhead to heat your tank?
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Yes....all of them

 

[Neopimp]

Lol

 

[AdInfinitum]

My condolences...seriously

Once you've had anything in your care for long enough you tend to think it'll always be there...until it isn't.

I recently read that the Sohal only lives for about 10 years max. (accurate? who knows) But just got me thinking that in a year or so he will be gone....


Sorry...I'm getting old and too sentimental.

 

[Hayes]

Sorry Darryl, never been able to keep a clam alive for more than a few months myself, gave up after the 3rd or 4th one.
Always feels bad to lose something out of our tanks, no matter what it is

Dwayne

 

[Darryl_V]

Thanks guys......it sucked a little but not a huge deal.  It isnt the first thing that died in my tank and wont be the last.  I also feel good knowing it wasnt anything I did. 

 

[spyd]

Could have been worse.... Like my $150 snack for my Tusk Fish  :? He made short work of my Blue Squamosa. It was gone within 3 days of putting it in my system. The funny part is my Ultra Maxima is the same size and it has not been touched whatsoever.... I don't understand that one but I am sure happy about it! lol.