Red foot snail

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  1. jtnova13

    jtnova13 Bristle Worm

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    I found this on my rock yesterday. I have only been able to find out about a red foot conch, but I don't believe it's a conch because it doesnt have a horn, but 2 tentacles or whatever they're called.

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    Is it reef safe or is it going to eat my other snails.
     
    jtnova13, May 10, 2012
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  2. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Can you pull the snail out and shoot a good pic of its "back" as well as a pic showing the shell aperture?
     
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  3. jtnova13

    jtnova13 Bristle Worm

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    I'll try if I can find him again tonight.
     
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  4. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yeah, it's Peristernia ustulata, and it eats snails. Other than that, it's a cool snail! The red foot is usually a sign that the snail is in the Tulip family, all of which are predatory.

    Peristernia ustulata ustulata

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    Don
     
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