Are these bad snails??

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  1. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Just noticed these snails in my reef tank today. Had never seen them before, and today I noticed at least 3 of them. Sorry for the bad pic's, wasn't able to get a good one. Would appreciate any info and ID on them, thanks!
     

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  2. Dustin75

    Dustin75 Fire Shrimp

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    From what I have been told they are reef safe, Stomatella varia.
     
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  3. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thanks Dustin!
     
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  4. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    cool find, that rock is nice too by the way
     
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    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Thanks! My rocks all seemed to purple up at once. All the purple really adds nice color to my reef.
     
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  6. Dustin75

    Dustin75 Fire Shrimp

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    no problem, I have some in my tank and they have multiplied like crazy.
     
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  7. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    Yup goo and Stomatellas....I like them...and have some in my nano tank they've spawned but have only seen one extra one crop up, so now I have 3.
    They are related to the Abalone.
     
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