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I have added some live rock to my new saltwater tank today, after a few hours the little guy pictured arrived on my tank glass,
He is kind of a slug type creature, with a lime and black "shell" although in not sure its hard, Hes got tenticles as long as his body.
Is he safe?
Any ideas what he is?
Is it ok to leave him in there or get him out?
Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks in Advance.
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Identify this Guy from my live rock
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Re: Identify this Guy from my live rock
Looks like a stromatella snail to me. Beneficial to keep it.
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Re: Identify this Guy from my live rock
They are definitely safe, Ive had several in my tanks throughout the years!
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Re: Identify this Guy from my live rock
chiton?
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Re: Identify this Guy from my live rock
Oh no, definitely not a Chiton. It is Stomatella as ORF had pointed out. The best thing that I liked about them is that they reproduce rather well in aquaria. They are broadcast spawners and and at times you can see white plumes coming from the live rock, and you see that these snails are at work...
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Thats right, chitons are the ones with the bumps down the middle.....?
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