Reef Hitch Hiker Spitting

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Davids Reef, Dec 17, 2011.

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  1. Davids Reef

    Davids Reef Plankton

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    I spotted this snail a while back which had to come from the live rock I received. He has a small shell like a backpack. The main this is that he got to a high point in my reef and started spitting out a white substance. Spit abut 10 times and the Clown fish went crazy and started eating it. I could only think they are eggs? Wanted to see if I should remove this hitchhiker and could my fish get sick from eating this. Also I have sps and lps corals.

    The pic shows the snail standing on its' tipi toes n top of my acropora. My tank is perfectly clear so everything you see is the substance released. It was all over the tank.

    Its on you tube to get a better look (Reef Hitch Hiker Spitting)
     
    Davids Reef, Dec 17, 2011
    Davids Reef, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Stomatella snail and it is spawning. Good member of your CUC.
     
    2in10, Dec 17, 2011
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  3. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    LOL, those clowns Are going nuts !! Awesome vid you took there.
     
    55gfowlr, Dec 17, 2011
    55gfowlr, Dec 17, 2011
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