bady snail

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  1. Blademaster

    Blademaster Plankton

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    i found this tiny little guy on my castle today anyone know what kind of snail it could be? ist the size of a :)
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    Blademaster, Nov 23, 2011
    Blademaster, Nov 23, 2011
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  2. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    looks maybe like nerrite snail hard to tell though
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It's either a turbinid or trochid, both of which are algae grazers. If you want a specific ID, you'll probably have to remove it and tank photos in a dish of water, preferably from several different angles including the aperture.

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    Don
     
    pagojoe, Nov 23, 2011
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  4. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    looks like a collinista
     
    johnmaloney, Nov 25, 2011
    johnmaloney, Nov 25, 2011
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