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  1. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    Well i've finaly been reunited with my beloved Aquarium after 2.5mths and boy do things change ,alot of growth and now a new sort of snail has shown up which I would like to know if is safe or not.
    Its has about a 1" foot and a 3/4" shell.

    Thanks
     

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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Welcome Back!

    Have seen snail before...don't remember name...but as I recall it is a "good thing"...may you be blessed with many more...;)


    Scott
    ;D
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Stomatella snail :)
     
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  4. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Called Stomatella varia, very proliphic snail. they will multiply to dozens within 2 months. Good algae grazers, and a welcome addition to any reef tank.:)
     
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  5. Frizza

    Frizza Coral Banded Shrimp

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    You're not wrong, some of these appeared in my sump and now I have loads of them!
     
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  6. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    Thanks for the resonses, Now it sounds as its a good thing but im not to sure I would like a army of them .
    Can they reproduce by them selves? or do you need a pair
     
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  7. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    I started off with one (that I know of) on some rubble that I used to seed my tank... I now (3 months later), have about 9 or 10 on my glass alone at any time. I can only imagine how many are grazing away on my reef. Still good little guys to have around (free CUC)
     
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  8. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    You could always give them away or try to trade them in at the fish store, or ship any extras to Indiana ;)!
     
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