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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Lights came on and I found this little snail attached to one of my power heads. No idea what type it is, but it definitely isn't something I purchased. It's shell only covers the top half. It cannot retract into it's shell. Looks a lot like a slug. It moves pretty fast to for a snail.

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    rcombs - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    It is a stomatella snail, and are good for the tank. They will only populate to what their food source will allow.

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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Thanks rcombs! I put it in my fuge cause I was kind a scared. lol. It the first and only one I've ever seen in my tank. Must of come in with my Reef Cleaners order. Freebee!!
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    rcombs - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    freebees are always awesome as long as they are not detrimental. glad i could help. that site is awesome for sure.

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    bluwc - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I usually see mine munching on algae

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    larryandlaura - Reefkeeper
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    Mine are all over my overflow!
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    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
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    +1 on the stomatella snail. Good guy here.

    The Fuge is probly a good spot for it, nice and protected from any potential predators and all.

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    Tom@HaslettMI - Reefkeeper
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    +1 on the ID.

    You may have had them for awhile and not noticed... they are almost exclusively nocturnal and run for cover when the lights come on.

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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Very neat looking little critter
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    FlynnFish - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    The stomies in my breeder system are out all the time and are taking over my tanks they were even spawning after the lights came on.
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