Torn Byssal Gland/Foot????

[Maveri9720]

Hi all. I just bought two Croceas the night before last and placed them on a couple rocks on the sandbed. Last night, both had jumped from their rocks to the sandbed, so before I went to sleep, I put them both back where they were.

This morning, one was still there and the other had jumped again. The one that jumped again looks like he tore a good part of his byssal gland/foot and it was laying next to him on the sand. I took a couple pics to show what I mean. From what I have read, it's pretty fatal when the clams tear their foot/gland, b/c they can never re-attach anywhere and slowly whither away.

Is this the same situation, or is this just a small piece or what?

I am going to put him back on the rock and build up alittle rubble pile around him to help him stay put, but I would like to know what impact this tear will have on the clam.

Thanks for the help.

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/37/2056137660059625852S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/819/2365312780059625852S600x600Q85.jpg

[mbbuna]

that looks like the byssal threads and not the foot. the clam will regrow these if it likes the spot you place it in. nothing to worry about

[SOULEMAN]

another thing u might think about is why they r jumping. he might not want to be up on that rock and it might want to be on the sand bed.
its a nice looking clam anyways and i hope everything turns out ok.:D