Should I be worried about these small snails??

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  1. Beautemps

    Beautemps Bristle Worm

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    Hi,
    Noticed since a week these small snails on the glass on my DT. Size is 1/10 of an inch for the biggest.
    Should I remove them? There are plenty..
    Thank you.

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  3. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    can you get another pick with its shell in it?
     
  4. laf-n-gas

    laf-n-gas Astrea Snail

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    I have these as well (50+) the shell is a cap type by not like a limpet's it also has a rainbow color. I have not had any damage to any corals but I a suspecting they have been on my leather. I have tried to pick them off when the lights are off but they just pop off the shell and break apart. I will be taking some to my lfs today and see what he says.
     
  5. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Stomatellas, harmless algae eaters! actually quite benificial as they breed like crazy, saves you from buying snails.
     
  6. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have so many, I have never bought a snail
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  7. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Yea... keep em.. 100's come out at night. Its all beneficial. Would be a mistake to remove em.