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  1. Fri, 20th Jan 2012, 09:43 AM #11
    Europhyllia
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    some of the cowry and other snails have skin covering their shells so it might be hard to tell. I looked at chucks addiction and I thought it could match a calpurnus.
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  2. Fri, 20th Jan 2012, 10:06 AM #12
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    Don't toss him. The way their foot works is by wrapping up and around there shell, this is why it looks like it doesn't have one. I am 100% positive that it is a cowry. They are not harmful at all and will demolish any hair algae in your tank. Look up some pics on google and you will see what I'm talking about. I have had several in my tanks before.

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  3. Fri, 20th Jan 2012, 12:22 PM #13
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    It definitely has a shell. It has a really long trunk, much thicker than my nassarius.
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  4. Fri, 20th Jan 2012, 12:29 PM #14
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    i agree, cowry or maybe an abalone?
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  5. Fri, 3rd Feb 2012, 10:09 PM #15
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    Found this guy out again today. Here's a better pic.

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  6. Fri, 3rd Feb 2012, 10:13 PM #16
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    Very cool. Call him George and enjoy!
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  7. Sat, 18th Feb 2012, 08:21 PM #17
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    Confirmed this is a money cowrie for anyone who's interested.
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