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[robalv]

OK check it out I was looking at my rock going through the cycle or at least an algae spurt and I noticed this little snail like critter cruising around the rock only it dose not have a shell... good or not good ....what chu tink

http://maast.org/forums/attachment.p...1&d=1242850661

[Texreefer]

Scientific Name: Stomatella varia
Classification: Mullusca
Common Names:
Description:
Stomatella look like a cross between a snail and slug. Their shell is fairly flat and inconspicuous compared to most snails. They are brownish green in color and seem to stay under about 3/4" in length. Stomatella can move very quickly for a snail.
Good or Bad?:
Stomatella are good additions to the reef tank. They are herbivores and feed upon micro algae in the reef tank.

Notes:
Stomatella are active day or night, but come out mostly at night and are fairly secretive during the day. A look at the tank walls after dark with a flashlight will usually spot this critters if they are present in the tank. They will reproduce in the reef tank, but don't seem to reach nuisance population levels. Breeding has been observed during the daytime with all individuals climbing up to high points on the live rock and simultaneously releasing their eggs and sperm into the water. This can cause the tank water to look milky for a short time, but is nothing to worry about. The filter feeders get to eat well when this occurs.

courtesy of reefcorner.com

[robalv]

dang dude your the bomb that was quick that very much.

[jpond83]

i have plenty in my tank. free cleanup crew

[robalv]

free is good....lol

[Dee]

I've got a cool picture of one...hubby found out my camera ain't so bad afterall. I like these little guys and have a bunch in my tank also.

Dena

[robalv]

cool pic my pic is from my G1 Android phone it does alright i think its a 2 or 3 megapixel