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  1. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I had a hitchhiker snail that I haven't been able to figure out what it is... I just saw it again and it has tripled in size! I snagged him out of the tank and got some decent pics. I really don't want to put him back in until I can get a good id on him, any help is appreciated! Some pics are attached below.

    He is one half or less shell, the other half or more is his foot. His is a dark color, almost looks like a freshwater snail you would see randomly in a pond or something. No "seashell" looking shell, just plain. Maybe 3/4"??
     

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  3. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    it looks like the slugs i have in my tank i have seen a few mostly at night if it has a half a shell could be the same never noticed it doing anything bad just seems to scavenge
     
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  4. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Haven't noticed anything BAD yet, would like to make sure. Any other ideas??
     
  5. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Took 2 more pics before I tossed him back in. He hasn't shown any aggressive nature, I will definately keep an eye on him. Man and I wonder why people still want to throw live rock into their tank...
     

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  6. jimw369

    jimw369 Fire Shrimp

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    If it has a flat hard shell on the top like a fingernail I would say its an Abalone.

    Harmless.;D
     
  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Or a stomatella snail :)
     
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    jimw369 Fire Shrimp

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  10. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Yup Stomatella for sure
     
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  11. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Thanks everyone, I appreciate it! I will have to look up more info on stometella for sure, but I have to be at work in less than 7 hours! I'll post what I find! +3 for any help!
     
  12. tazzy695

    tazzy695 Feather Duster

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    I agree with stomatela

    if it were abalone would be much much much larger