Snail shell inhabitants

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  1. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    I have just noticed something moving and growing on a Dead Trochus Snail's Shell. The little greenish brown round thing has antennas, which you can't see in the image. The cave looking thing has been getting bigger. Should I get rid of these or are they harmless?
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I am going with Vermetid but honestly I can not see much in the image.

    Shot in the dark.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Agreed-- hard to tell. Appears it might be vermetid or featherduster tubes and a sponge of some type-- perhaps pineapple. Probably mostly harmless.

    To be certain, you might want to check out the hitch hikers section at Lionfish Lair or Chuck's Addiction.
     
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