I.D. Please..

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by chuckdee, Jan 26, 2008.

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  1. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    Can someone please I.D. this
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    It's the cone like looking thing in the middle of the pic. Under the shell, it looks and acts like a snail.. I think they hitchiked from some LR I bought and started multiplying. There are a few of these guys now, and unlike normal snails, I have noticed them harassing some of my corals.. What do you guys think?? Thanks
     
    chuckdee, Jan 26, 2008
    chuckdee, Jan 26, 2008
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  2. DiamondBitsUSA

    DiamondBitsUSA Astrea Snail

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    It is a keyhole limpet (Fissurellidae sp.). They are omnivorous and can be beneficial. Since it's in a 24G tank you should be able to keep an eye on it. If you notice it chomping on and corals pull it out.
     
    DiamondBitsUSA, Jan 26, 2008
    DiamondBitsUSA, Jan 26, 2008
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    its a keyhole part of the scutus family.
     
    reef_guru, Jan 27, 2008
    reef_guru, Jan 27, 2008
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