have no idea???? Anybody?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by dowtish, Feb 6, 2011.

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  1. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    It moves like a snail, and seems totally prehistoric.:confused:
    And it has a teepee like shell and small white, what look like feet going all the way around it.

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    dowtish, Feb 6, 2011
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  2. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    looks like a limpet. check out reefcleaners for a description and pics
     
    Annie3410, Feb 6, 2011
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  3. erik

    erik Spaghetti Worm

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    looks like a limpet. no idea why you have one in your tank though, must have come on live rock. its harmless :D
     
    erik, Feb 6, 2011
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    +1 on limpet ID.
     
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  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I love limpets...wish I had some again!
     
    SushiGirl, Feb 6, 2011
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  6. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    yes, it was a hitchhiker on my LR. Just showed up 11 days later:)

    Thanks for the ID
     
    dowtish, Feb 6, 2011
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