Unresolved Hitchhiker snail/abalone?

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  1. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Right in the middle.
     

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  2. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Stomatella varia ?
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  3. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Yep. I think that is it.
     
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  4. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Nothing to worry about...many varieties...generally come as hitchhiker...but can also be purchased.
     
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  5. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    I sort of hope it reproduces. They seen like great cleaners.
     
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  6. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    I do believe they will. 8)
     
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  7. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Reproduce very well in the aquarium. Usually during the day at higher points in the tank. I just caught mine doing exactly this the other day :)
     
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  8. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks for the info nana. Do you have anything that is a predator of them in your tank? I heard peppermint shrimp will eat them. I was planning for a peppermint in my tank but I'm reconsidering now. I really liked the way those little mollusks look so I don't want anything to eat them. :)
     
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  9. SushiGirl

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    Cleaner shrimp will eat them, too.
     
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    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Cool thanks. I'll avoid them too
     
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