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"Peter Pan" wrote in message Good luck with your
tank, sounds like its progressing nicely

Thanks. The thing is---most of the time I dont know what I`m really looking
at. There are some soft things coming out of the rock. Some look like what I
would think are "sponges" but I really have no idea.
BTW---how do clams grow? Do they shed their shells? Or do the shells grow
with them?

not knowing what's going on in your tank especially when you're knew is not
uncommon. The best thing for you is that you're coming in here looking for
answers. When you get replies to your posting, you're looking for
consistancy with the answers. Everyone has different idea/ methods of doing
things.. look for the most consistant answer and you'll do fine.
I would suggest that you read all the postings until you have a good idea
what you're doing, also go to your local LFS and pick up a book and read up
on what you want to do with your tank i.e. Fish Only With Live Rock (FOWLR)
or do plan on making a mini reef. Read up on topics such as Lighting,
Filtrations, Water changes, adding stock to you tank, as well as what the
readings on your test strips really mean.
As far as your clam; I have no idea.
Something else: If you find something you think is wierd with your tank,
take a photo of it (dont use a flash) post it to a free web site or
photobucket.com so others can view it, more then likely, someone in here
can tell you what it is or whats going on with your tank.
In time, you will read postings from someone who is new to this and think..
I remember when this happened to my tank..pretty soon, you will be one of
those answering questions as oppose to asking them.
Good luck

"StringerBell" wrote in message
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"Peter Pan" wrote in message Good luck with your
tank, sounds like its progressing nicely

Thanks. The thing is---most of the time I dont know what I`m really
looking
at. There are some soft things coming out of the rock. Some look like what
I
would think are "sponges" but I really have no idea.
BTW---how do clams grow? Do they shed their shells? Or do the shells grow
with them?

StringerBell wrote:

BTW---how do clams grow? Do they shed their shells? Or do the shells grow
with them?

They secrete the material from which the shells are made and add on to the
edges, making the shell bigger.

George Patterson
All successes in conservation are temporary. All defeats are permanent.