Found something new that needs to be ID'd

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  1. arin04

    arin04 Plankton

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    Hello. Found another little funny creature in the dark that I need identification on. The picture isn't that great, but I hope it will help with the description. It is white and it moves around like a snail, but with no shell. It does have two antennas like a snail and somewhat of a similar mouth. I don't know if it could be a baby snail and has not formed its shell yet. I've never seen it in the daytime and after holding a light to it for a while trying to get a good pic, it went under the rock.

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  2. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I don't see a pic
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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  4. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Or some kind of nudibranch?
     
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  5. arin04

    arin04 Plankton

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    Sorry, just put a link to it. I think you are right on the stomatella snail, does look a bit like it. Are those bad to have in the tank or is it okay?
     
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  6. Reef-a-holic

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    I agree...looks like Stomatella varia...harmless and good little cleaners.
     
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  7. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    +1 if it looks like a snail with only half a shell, it is a stomatella :) They're good guys.
     
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  8. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    It looks like the pre-historic looking Chitons i know i have one in my tank prying them off is nearly impossible and they are super super cleaners....

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  9. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Good call. Looks to like a chiton to me too. They will annihilate algae on your rocks. Good HH
     
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  10. arin04

    arin04 Plankton

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    Thank you everyone for the help. I love this site, great for newbies like me.
     
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