What is the white squishy thing?

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  1. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I just saw this in the tank. My cleaner shrimp was stomping on it, and it was expanding and deflating like an accordion. It looks like a snail without a shell - actually, it looks like it has a piece of a shell on its back. It has antennae and a mouth. What is it and do I need to get rid of it? If I need to get it out, how? It's probably about an inch long.

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    Triplemom, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    Can't be sure, I will leave it to the pros here, BUT I think it may be a species of sea slug which is beneficial.
     
    ClimberChris, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Stomatella. Harmless algae eater
     
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  4. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ive got a few of these in my tank and they have been harmless.
     
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  5. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Thanks all - I'm just glad I don't have to capture the thing - it moves pretty fast!
     
    Triplemom, Jun 6, 2009
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