Snail ID

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by cdc, Feb 4, 2012.

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  1. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have these snails in my refugium, I only saw one at first but there are at least 3 now. The shell look kinda like a turtle shell and they move very fast for a snail.

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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Hard to tell from the pic but looks like a limpet to me.
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Very hard to see with your picture but it looks like a Stomatella. A great member of your cuc!!;)
     
  5. cdc

    cdc Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I'll try and get a better picture, my camera is always flat when I need it.

    Are these guys better than turbo snails? I am thinking about putting them into the DT as they are in the sump now.
     
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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Im gonna weigh in stomatella from your description, the pic is tough to go on!
     
  7. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    +1 on the Stomatella snail. Based on your description alone :)
     
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  9. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I agree with stomatella. If you have shrimp in your display, they may eat it. We had a cleaner that ate all of ours in the display, but we have tons in the fuge.