Can you ID this slug looking thing?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Blue Falcon, Sep 6, 2009.

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  1. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    Hey guys. Saw this in my tank yesterday. Did some research but couldn't come up with an ID. Thought I'd give ya'll a try. lol

    Thanks

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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    looks like i giant red ring to me lol jk

    sorry that i cant help u with this one
     
  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    Chilton or stomella snail. Harmless.

    Jack
     
  6. AeLecocq

    AeLecocq Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    + 1 on stomatella
     
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    StrainedSky Spaghetti Worm

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  9. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I blew up the pics and clarified them as best I could, and can tell that it's definitely not a chiton, but I can't say for 100% fact that it's a Stomatella. It looks like I might be able to see the antenna in the second pic, and I MIGHT be able to see the outline where the shell would be. If it moves quickly, then it's almost certainly a Stomatella. If it's a slow mover, it's going to be a sea slug that resembles a Stomatella.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
  10. pks4life420

    pks4life420 Fire Worm

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    try looking over this site it has the basic of a c.u.c. and it shows the main type of snails that hitchhike......I would agree with pagojoe if they move fast they are Stomatella....the are benefitial to your reef....some think they are a pest because they quickly reproduce


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  11. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    I have 2 of thoes lil guys running around my tank and they are Stomatella snails... they look the same as yours all hugged up on the rock.. And are completly safe...




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  12. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Stomatella.. I also saw the antenna looking thingy which could be nassarius vibex...