Snail ID please

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  1. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    I bought a peice of LR and it had 2 of these guys on it picture here
    Now i have about 50. there multiplying like crazy...

    What kind of snails are they?

    and

    Are they good snails to have?

    Thanks

    Marc.
     
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    huh...looks like some kind of a snail...does it move and can u see if the shell-like thingy is hard?
     
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    Bruce Giant Squid

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    ugh it kinda looks like a nudibranch maybe the blue sponge...but i dont really know...anyone know if there r white limpets?
     
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  4. amcarrig

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    Stomatella snail?
     
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  5. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    DING DING DING!!! WE HAVE A BIG BIG WINNER!!!! right on amcarrig. can you please tell me how you found it. ive been looking for a while and never could find anything. You must have your "go to" web sites right???

    Anyways thanks for the great job

    Marc.
     
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  6. bpayh

    bpayh Astrea Snail

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    looks like that snail is about to become hermit crab food
     
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  7. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    nope bpayh. crabs do not touch them...
     
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  8. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    [quote author=m_lacom99 link=board=Inverts;num=1101833833;start=0#4 date=11/30/04 at 19:58:57]Can you please tell me how you found it. [/quote]

    No place in particular but I've seen and heard a lot about these snails. The dead giveaway is the (almost non-existent) shell on its back :)
     
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  9. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    ok, thanks amcarrig. guess i need a little more experience :)

    Marc.
     
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  10. amcarrig

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    Nah, you just need a job that lets you surf the net :)
     
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