what kind of snail is this..

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by chris adams, Jul 25, 2011.

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  1. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    Need help on id. Very strange shell, very quick for a snail. Seemed to be eating algae of frag plugs when I spotted it.

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    god looking at the pic I did not even notice the glass was that dirty, amazing what a decent camera can capture..gross
     
    chris adams, Jul 25, 2011
    chris adams, Jul 25, 2011
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  2. Tmobo

    Tmobo T-Rev

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    Stomatella?
     
    Tmobo, Jul 25, 2011
    Tmobo, Jul 25, 2011
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  3. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    good call and just read reef safe..cool

    +k
     
    chris adams, Jul 25, 2011
    chris adams, Jul 25, 2011
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  4. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    +1 stomatella :) They get bigger and will reproduce readily in your tank. A great hitch hiker!!!
     
    lynnmw1208, Jul 25, 2011
    lynnmw1208, Jul 25, 2011
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  5. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    My gut told me stomatella as well.

    Not just reef safe but reef desirable!
     
    Doratus, Jul 25, 2011
    Doratus, Jul 25, 2011
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