LTA and vermetids snails

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  1. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Just curious if anyone has have vermetids snails latch onto the bottom of their anemone?

    I noticed today two vermetids snails on the bottom of my LTA. Does not seem to be bothering it but wondering if I should be worried or should I try to remove them?

    Thanks
     
    tank1970, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    No one? is this a first? :)
     
    tank1970, Jun 13, 2011
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I doubt the vermitids are latched onto the LTA. My bet is they are attached to the rock. I have never seem a vermitid attach to flesh.
     
    2in10, Jun 13, 2011
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  4. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I will get a photo next time the lta allows ;) since it is usually close to the sand bed.

    But I am 100% sure it's attached to the bottom of the LTA - since it's not attached to the rock (farthest from the rock) it's foot is attached to the bottom of the tank under the sand.


     
    tank1970, Jun 13, 2011
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    if you are worried and cant remove them yourself, (ie. tweezers), certain wrasses will eat them.
     
    Va Reef, Jun 13, 2011
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