Id this... Please

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by speedmazoku, Oct 10, 2009.

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  1. speedmazoku

    speedmazoku Astrea Snail

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    Alright thank you so much guys, i thought it might kill my corals, but since its reef safe its ok. And no he doesn't really make a mess, hes been on only one rock this whole time since it cant move on sand, from what I see. Once again Thank You!
     
    speedmazoku, Oct 10, 2009
    speedmazoku, Oct 10, 2009
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  2. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It's actually a "Fleshy Limpet," which is a kind of keyhole limpet. It's either a Lucapina or Lucapinella species, most likely. They have been known to graze on soft corals, but many people have kept them without obvious problems.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Oct 12, 2009
    pagojoe, Oct 12, 2009
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  3. Tadpole1mill

    Tadpole1mill Purple Spiny Lobster

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    yep!

    i second this. The body structure is absolutly limpet-like
     
    Tadpole1mill, Oct 13, 2009
    Tadpole1mill, Oct 13, 2009
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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    wondering what does sources ARE... ***cough***Google***cough***
     
    elweshomayor, Oct 13, 2009
    elweshomayor, Oct 13, 2009
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