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April 20th, 2008, 10:18 PM
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Is this a sponge on my clam?
Not sure if this is a sponge or some jelly disease. Should I scrape or scrub it off?
  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 gal. bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3yrs 
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April 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
Looks like it's probably a sponge. I get sponges growing on the underside of my clam shells too. As far as I know, clams don't get brown jelly disease, only LPS corals.
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April 21st, 2008, 01:15 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
Biff
Do you just leave it. It doesn't seem to bother it. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 gal. bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3yrs
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April 21st, 2008, 02:27 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
I've never heard of brown jelly on clams either.My guess is as good as yours.It doesn't look like th sponge is bothering the clam.It does look like the clam is unusually stretching upwards.Is it getting enough light?
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April 21st, 2008, 05:41 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
I leave the sponges be. They are not harmful.
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April 21st, 2008, 09:53 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
Sponges and clams are both filter feeders feeding on the same foods, so if you are feeding one it is not unlikely to find the other present if you also have live rock or live sand or wild harvested coral.
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April 22nd, 2008, 04:31 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
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I believe it is getting enough light but i did shift a powerhead to move the mantle so you could see better. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 gal. bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3yrs
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April 22nd, 2008, 04:35 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
This is how they normally look.
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 gal. bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3yrs
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April 22nd, 2008, 06:07 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
Very nice!Looks healthy and colorful.
Good luck with them.
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April 23rd, 2008, 01:24 AM
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Re: Is this a sponge on my clam?
Looks like a beard to me.
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! jpjones has a bearded clam in his tank!!! 
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