big stomatella or small abalone?

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  1. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    how do you tell the difference. i bought one today for $ 6 so i either got a good find or ripped off lol. pic to come
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If it is a stomatella you got ripped off, abalone good deal.
     
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    yeah i know im thinking its an abalone ill put up a pic later tonight
     
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  4. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    pic pic
     
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  5. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    If it's an abalone, you'll be able to see the holes in the outer rim of the shell. None of the Stomatellas have the holes.

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    pagojoe, Aug 17, 2010
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