[Timezone Detection]
Create Account - Join in Seconds!

User Name: Email Address:
Human Verification

Please enter the six letters or digits that appear in the image opposite.

Black Slug Critter ID


Bookmark and Share
Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    thefishgirl - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
    Posts
    1,281
    First Name
    Becky

    Default Black Slug Critter ID

    Hi Guys...

    So I picked up my tile of mushrooms today to flip it over as I wanted to see how they were splitting. It's been splitting a lot recently. Imagine my surprise when this thing crawled across my finger. I just about died. LOL It's black with feelers and looks like a slug/snail body.

    Any ideas?
    IMG00090 20100412 1815 - Black Slug Critter ID

  2. #2
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Battle Creek
    Posts
    144
    Awards Fishbowl Drawing Winner

    Default

    I have these in my frag tank as well. I always thought that they are a soft sided snail. They don't seem to like light too much and move fast when they are in the light. If someone else has a ID on them better than that I would like to know as well.

  3. #3
    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    UofM territory
    Posts
    7,838
    First Name
    Chris
    Awards Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    cant recall the name off the top of my head....but its a good guy. No worries. Its got a slit on its back- when it opens slightly you can see its white shell underneath. Wish I could remeber the name....

    By the looks of it, you would think its poison/gonna sting- but they are harmeless.

  4. #4
    Bongo Shrimp - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    585
    First Name
    L. carmabi

    Default

    Stomatella
    My Bongo Shrimp Want To Eat Your Starfish.

  5. #5
    thefishgirl - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
    Posts
    1,281
    First Name
    Becky

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by lionhead View Post
    I have these in my frag tank as well. I always thought that they are a soft sided snail. They don't seem to like light too much and move fast when they are in the light. If someone else has a ID on them better than that I would like to know as well.
    Yes.. I was shocked at how quickly it moved. Scared the **** outta me! I dropped my tile in the tank. My goby just stared at me as if I was crazy.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    cant recall the name off the top of my head....but its a good guy. No worries. Its got a slit on its back- when it opens slightly you can see its white shell underneath. Wish I could remeber the name....

    By the looks of it, you would think its poison/gonna sting- but they are harmeless.
    Hmm... so...if I actually touched it's back, I could feel a hard shell under it's slimy exterior? Lemme find my gloves.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp View Post
    Stomatella
    Thank you Bongo. You truly are the King of ID!

  6. #6
    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    UofM territory
    Posts
    7,838
    First Name
    Chris
    Awards Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    http://www.seaslugforum.net/scutus.htm


    I vote limpet. Very possible on the stomatella though. Just depends on the white internal shell w/ the flaps, vs. a small visible (possibly camoflaged) shell on its back.
    Last edited by Sir Patrick; 04-12-2010 at 10:34 PM.

  7. #7
    Bongo Shrimp - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    585
    First Name
    L. carmabi

    Default

    Sorry sir but I know I'm right on this one, it's a black stomatella. Scutus can't move as fast as described anyways.
    My Bongo Shrimp Want To Eat Your Starfish.

  8. #8
    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    UofM territory
    Posts
    7,838
    First Name
    Chris
    Awards Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    ^ no worries- just tossin it out there.

  9. #9
    thefishgirl - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
    Posts
    1,281
    First Name
    Becky

    Default

    It looked A LOT like that link that Sir just posted. But he was very fast. I'll see if I can get a better picture. Either way..it appears to be reef safe except when encountered by the screaming chick that drops stuff in the tank. *look out below*

  10. #10
    jolson10450 - Reefkeeper
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Flat Rock
    Posts
    2,032
    First Name
    Justin
    Awards Grow Out King Monthly Giveaway Winner Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    i had the same thing in my tank but the white version. i didnt know what it was so i fed it to my mantis shrimp but after further research it was stomatella

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last

Similar Topics

  1. Sea Slug Maintence
    By Grue in forum Other Marine Life
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 08-16-2008, 02:47 PM
  2. slug ID
    By Sea~Horse~Whisperer in forum Other Marine Life
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-06-2006, 09:48 PM
  3. Shrimp What is this? (Slug or Snail)
    By harmanrk in forum Other Marine Life
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 10-03-2005, 09:31 AM
  4. Unkown slug?????
    By ztoom in forum Identification Forum
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-03-2005, 09:40 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

About CaptiveReefs

    If you are interested in learning about reefkeeping or have a problem with your reef, our reefkeeping community is here to help. Feel free to ask a question or search our site. We have lots of experienced reefkeepers that are willing to provide free reefkeeping advice!

    Besides being a great resource for all levels of reef aquarium hobbyists, CaptiveReefs is a social experience that will enhance your enjoyment of reefkeeping. CaptiveReefs is committed to connecting reefkeepers with the support and information they need to grow beautiful coral reef aquariums.

Information

Connect with Us