Clams Bleaching Reversable?

[TJ_Burton]

Is it possible for a clam to recover from bleaching or to revers the effect?

I am not having any problems as of Yet, but I mean just in case, Is it possible to heal them? and tips? tricks? or is it a waiting game of keeping them healthy to recover?.

and is there a difference depending if its minor bleaching or major bleaching?

Any info?

[Dr. Tom]

My understanding is that if the zooanthellae are lost, the clam will inevitably die. However, I do not have first hand experience.

[Duce]

I think it depends on how bad it is....
I have a clam that was gaping and the tissue around the opening was very pale...actually white.
The clam has since recovered......

[tyrisis]

My clam had a small bleach spot on it and has since dissapeared.. It was close to the time that I got it ( with in 1 week) I think it was stress related to the move...

Tyson

[Rob Whitten]

I also have a clam that has a small bleach spot on it. Its been about a month now and it looks like the area is getting better. Hopefully it will be o.k. I'll let you know T.J.:cool:

[TJ_Burton]

Cool folks!
I have purchased a clam, with a few very minor bleach spots... nothing overwhelming... so hopefully he aclimates fast and heals up!