Stomatella Varia!

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  1. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    G'day!

    When i first spotted these critters in my tank, there were 3 at the most - now there are like a hundred! They do a good job muching at the green stuff but they are starting to be everywhere all the time. Its kinda unsightly.


    I'd like a method of controlling them, yet not wiping them out completely. Any ideas?
    I already have 3 hermits, but they dont seem to care!
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't have a refugium to toss them into?
     
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  3. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I have a refugium, but there are that many - they found their own way in there!

    Shocking - i know!! :shocked2:
     
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  4. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    i like them. Hide during day, munch at night. My way of working :laughing0!
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    sell them to others and pet shops!
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    What are we talking about here? Luna
     
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  7. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    Stomatella Varia
    I have just recently found one in my tank, can't help with a control tho sorry.
     

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  8. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    a snail?
     
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  9. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    they will eventually decrease.i'd just leave them be.you cannot buy them anywhere so i suppose you may find a market but most people with lr or caulerpa which they lay eggs in , in their tank have them anyway.
     
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  10. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Thanks - I'll try to scoop a few out and give them to friends, I have a freind that has a predatory tank, so maybe his puffers and triggers would like them.
     
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