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  1. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    I have no idea what this is and I was hoping someone on the forum might have some ideas. It appeared on top of this arch about 2 weeks ago. It slowly around the rock but have never moved off of this rock, also, it moves only a few cm a day. At first I didn't realize that it was motile. It's also doubled in size since I spotted it.
     

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    VPBassist, Dec 13, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Looks like a Limpet.;)
     
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  3. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    Are limpets good?
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Looks kinda like a limpet to me too... hard to tell though.

    And Yes, limpets are very good. Herbivores, although slow, eat alot of nusicense algea.
     
    jonjonwells, Dec 13, 2011
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  5. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    Thanks guys. Must have came in on live rock I guess and has taken him months to get to that spot.
     
    VPBassist, Dec 13, 2011
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  6. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Good guys, algae eaters. May scratch acrylic however, or even chew on it. So provided you have a glass tank, no worries.
     
    evolved, Dec 13, 2011
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  7. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    +1 to limpet and yes they're a good part of CuC
     
    brunoboarder244, Dec 13, 2011
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