Whats on my snail shell?

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  1. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What is on my turbo snail shell??

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    Kristiavi, Aug 13, 2011
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  2. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Looks to be limpet. Could be a predatory one but probably not. It's probably just sharing some food with the turbo.
     
    reefmonkey, Aug 13, 2011
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I agree with reefmonkey.
     
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  4. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    or a slipper shell. they usually have that rounded cap look instead of the circular hat for a shell if that makes any sense.

    Slipper shells are safe, stay put...
     
    johnmaloney, Aug 13, 2011
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  5. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yup.
     
    pagojoe, Aug 13, 2011
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