ID this snail?!

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  1. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Hello! I've found this snail-like creature climbing the wall of my internal skimmer. It's apparently some nocturnal specimen. This is the best shot I could take with my mobile:

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    Is it harmful ?!
     
    Camilsky, Dec 1, 2007
    Camilsky, Dec 1, 2007
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Stomatella Varia! i have like 10 in my tank. they only come out at night but are very efficent algae eaters. They have flat shells (no spiral) and when they feel threatened will drop off their "foot" that will wiggle around as if the foot is another snail, which confuses the possible predetor. do a google on them, and i hope i helped!

    Bobby K.
     
    aquaboy, Dec 1, 2007
    aquaboy, Dec 1, 2007
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  3. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Yup... That's the guy ... Cheers mate!
     
    Camilsky, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Your welcome!
     
    aquaboy, Dec 2, 2007
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