Clams and Anemones touching

[MFlores888]

So long term, do you guys think that the two nems near my clam will cause it damage?

The picture of the two nems to the side of the clam is back in January and the other is from today.

Haven't seen any issues yet, but wanted to see what you guys thought about it

 

[Colby]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2085006

I don’t have the two together but I read a bit about it. Some say they can get stung badly but others don’t have issues.

I’d say move them if you can (bubble tips are typically easy to move as long as the rock they are on isn’t super porous).


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[joseserrano]

Nem will more thank likely kill the clam

 

[Squamosa]

I have a solution...I will take the clam or anemone of your hands. LOL. I've seen them together for some time but it's probably better to move the clam. Moving the anemone is probably temporary since it can move again.

 

[dontavo27]

I had an anemone attached to a clam for six+ months before selling it, never had issues.

 

[Colby]

Sometimes observing over time is a good option just to see how the clam responds. I find that the less I keep my hands out of the tank, the better my coral do (unless I see obvious signs then I take action).


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[drexel]

Corals and anemones will sting clam mantles. Just keep an eye on the clams and see what happens. Agree, awesome clams!