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A River Runs Through It

by Gary Parr on December 11, 2012

It’s rare that I look at a clam in a reef aquarium and see just the clam. Unless the mantle is completely expanded, what I usually see is a river running through a canyon. I can’t help it. I don’t always see things the way most people view them. The fun thing for my eyes is that each “river” is different and the “canyon” walls are usually rather stunning.
The other day I saw a picture of a clam and it reminded me that I have a couple of clam shots in the archives that I still like. That sent me on a treasure hunt to find them so I could share them here. I don’t have a favorite. Each has a different appeal
In the first image I see a river running through some kind of sand-flat canyon. As the river flows south it flows around an elongated island (the clam intake opening) and spills into a small delta before it flows into the ocean. The best part is the whole view is illuminated with electric colors.… More:

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Beware the Whelk

by Michael D. Phelps on July 19, 2011

As more newcomers enter the hobby, it seems that more livestock retailers enter the industry. Unfortunately, this means that some new businesses may be in it purely for the profit, and lack of knowledge or greed on their part may put your current livestock at risk. Would you know the difference between a Whelk and Conch? Read on after the jump…… More: