Anyone know what this is?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Frizza, Jan 25, 2006.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Way to go Marc. Do we have a winner Frizza?
     
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  3. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    That thing is neat! Wow, feeds on coral mucus?
     
  4. Save_the_Reef

    Save_the_Reef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I got one in my tank. It is all balled up like a turbon. If you unravel it, I would say it probably is at least 6 inches long. It is a little thicker than a pencil.
     
  5. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Thats one big Vermetid Snail Save_the_Reef. I didnt know they get that big.
     
  6. Frizza

    Frizza Coral Banded Shrimp

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    We have a winner!! Nice one mark!

    Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I only have the luxury of the web during the week, lets hope I don't get have a crisis at the weekend!

    I must admit I would of never of thought that it was a type of snail, how very bizzare.

    Thanks again.
     
  7. karlas

    karlas Fire Goby

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    it looks like it could be the vermatid snails or possibly a spagetti worm but they have many tentacles some come in white orange or pink heres a pic of it with tentacles out http://www.elasmodiver.com/BCMarinelife/images/spagetti-worm.jpg i have tons in my sand they have similar tubes and the sand sticks to it like glue
     
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  9. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    I have them too. They're on my sand bed. When I feed my tank cyclop-eeze little tentacles come out, almost clear looking and they grab the food. Look very careful they will come out.