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  1. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    Found this guy in my sump when I was changing out media. He has a very small thin shell over his back but looks more like a slug with a shell on his back than anything. This is a bag of carbon he is on. I have found large 1+ inch flat worms that are coral predators in my sump. Before I return him I would like an ID. Currently he is in a bucket (and might be getting a bit cool with no heater). If he is okay let me know so I can return him. Thanks

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    Ryland, Jan 4, 2012
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  2. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    bump
     
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  3. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    harmless herbivoire stomatella snail
    they are good for algea control
     
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  4. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    I think your right. Thank you
     
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  5. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    Also could be a limpet.
     
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  6. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Stomies have a distinct face and unfortunately we are looking at the rear. I'd say stomatella though.
     
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  7. Reef-a-holic

    Reef-a-holic 3reef Sponsor

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    Definitely looks like Stomatella varia to me...harmless and a good addition to your CUC.
     
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  8. scadsobees

    scadsobees Fire Shrimp

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    They have a pretty distinctive rear too! ;) +1
     
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  9. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yes, Stomatella varia.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Jan 5, 2012
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  10. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    i love my stomatella's. i have seen my skunk cleaner shrimp eat them though so I don't see them very often anymore unless they are in my sump. Before I added the cleaner shrimp, they were all over the place. Very aggressive algae eaters - - i wish pet stores sold them because IME they are some of the best additions to a clean up crew due to their high activity

    also, if you try to grab them and they feel threatened they will release their foot and crawl away and regrow a new one :)

    shell colors range from black to white and anywhere in between, i've seen pinks, purples, golds, yellows. I love stomatella snails :)
     
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