Some questions by a beginner...

[crisboo]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. For many years, i've collected seashells here in my country, Chile, and i discovered a beautifull part of the marine living forms.
A week ago, i found this webpage, and it´s amazing. The live shells phtos are beautifull. I congratulate every one who had contribiute to this great website.

Here are the questions:

1.-  is naturally possible to obtain a little/micro specimen of Tridacnidae: Tridacna squamosa (Lamarck, 1819)?


2.-  Do the microshells have a special classification, rarity or price? i have a micro clam that is 2mm long.

3.-Could anyone give me a few tips for classifying and conserving  seashells without using bleach? (cause i'm a little scared about using it)

4.- could anyone give me some tips/techniques for beachcombing? like what tools to use, where to  put the shells, what techniques to use, etc.


thanx for the help

c ya!