What Kind of Cnch is this???

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  1. elmo0807

    elmo0807 Plankton

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    So I get home today and my son has been at th beach all day while I have been at work (lucky him, lol) he brought home a conch andsays here for the tank. My question is...What kind is it and is it safe for my reef. Anyones help would be appriciated.
     

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  2. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    what state was it from
     
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  3. elmo0807

    elmo0807 Plankton

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    I live in Florida he was at Clearwater Beach
     
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  4. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It's a Florida Fighting Conch, Strombus alatus. Most of the ones sold to aquarists are juveniles, this one is an adult.

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  5. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    another Floridian, and Tampa area. Man we could probably start a Tampa club.
     
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