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  1. Kevin88

    Kevin88 Astrea Snail

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    I have seen at least 2 around my tank
     
    Kevin88, Mar 21, 2014
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  2. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Stomatella snail?
     
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  3. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    +1 Definitely Stomatella. There are quite a few in my tank. They reproduce like crazy.
     
    Camkha1234, Mar 21, 2014
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    They are a good part of your clean up crew.
     
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  5. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    yep stomatella, mine vanished from my system for a while but are some how coming back with a vengeance and I'm pretty happy about it
     
    Swisswiss, Mar 21, 2014
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  6. Kevin88

    Kevin88 Astrea Snail

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    Where do they come from?
     
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  7. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    When a daddy snail and mommy snail get together......they come in as hitchikers normally. They hide very well.
     
    DSC reef, Mar 21, 2014
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  8. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    awesome:cheesy:

    I know I have a couple but very rarely see them
     
    chris adams, Mar 21, 2014
    chris adams, Mar 21, 2014
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