Interesting little guy, what is it though?

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  1. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    I've just started managing the fish tank at my office since the company they hired werent exactly cutting the mustard.

    I was doing my normal routine this morning and noticed this little guy sucking the alage off of a turbo snail.

    His shell doesnt surround him it's only like a hat and the two green dots right on the front edge of the shell look like eyes.

    Sorry the pic isnt the greatest, it's a bowfront and tough to take sharp photos.

    Any ideas?
     

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  3. plandy

    plandy Astrea Snail

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    Oh yea they are common but harmless hitch hikers; beneficial for the reef tanks. Forgot their name...someone here will surely know.
     
  4. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Stomella. I think that is how you spell it but I am not sure. beneificial to your tank and toatally harmless
     
  5. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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  6. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    :lol:

    Thanks everyone, stomatella snail is spot on.