2 part snail?

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have been finding some weird flat like snails in my tank. When I try to pry them off they seperate a section of their body and leave it behind and I throw it out also. There is no picture but some one can tell me what they are. Good or Bad?
    thnx Danny
     
    coldshot, Oct 31, 2010
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Need to see some pics...
     
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  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Stomatella Snails.
     
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Pics please,if they are stomatellas,they are a good member of your clean up crew.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Sound like stomatella

    Do they have half shells?
     
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  6. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    That's what i call them "snail on the half shell" lol
     
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  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Half shell + splitting = stomatella. That's their response to threats, leaving half of themselves behind for the predator and GTFO.
     
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  8. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    Stomatella

    This saltwater snails body is half covered with a shell. When attacked it can drop its tail like a lizard. These snails are known to eat algae.
     
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  9. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Grinder, that's what I call 'em too. Had no idea they separate, but then again I've never tried to pry one off of anything...
     
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  10. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Me either,never messed with them,i just let them be,never hurt anything that i saw,but very interesting about them splitting.One of my favorite snails.
     
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