Is it a sea slug?

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  1. seawillow

    seawillow Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Last night I saw the strangest thing in my fuge....black, ovel shaped, about the size of a half dollar. I assume it's some kind of a sea slug??? I got a better look at him this AM. Underside looks like a snail, almost. He is black with little white spots and frilly edges. Real cool looking. Anyone have any ideas as to what he may be?? The fuge has been set up for about 9 months and I've never seen him til now......hmmmm??
     
    seawillow, Dec 21, 2003
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  2. Gaspare

    Gaspare Astrea Snail

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    :eek: Hi there,

    I just saw one of those in my tank this morning when I turned on the lights a couple hours earlier than normal. Except mine has no spots. I think it is some kind of slug. I would have to agree with you it does look really cool. Does any one have any information regarding theses neat looking shelless snails?
     
    Gaspare, Dec 23, 2003
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  3. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Can you post a picture Seawillow?  May be a Nudibranch!
     
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  4. seawillow

    seawillow Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I did get some pics..need to re-size them :) I'm not sure how good they are though...they look a little fuzzy...darn camera >:(
     
    seawillow, Dec 23, 2003
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  5. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Cool, can't wait to see 'em!
     
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  6. Boomer

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    Soundsa like a Scutus unguis, Black Limpet.
    They look like this but often have small white dots on the black, soemtimes no spots on black

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  7. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Thanks Boomer! Let usd know Seawillow!
     
    Craig Manoukian, Dec 24, 2003
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  8. seawillow

    seawillow Coral Banded Shrimp

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    whoa!! Boomer that's him....thanks so much!!!! :)
     
    seawillow, Dec 25, 2003
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  9. Land_Fish

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    And are they good or bad?
     
    Land_Fish, Dec 25, 2003
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  10. Boomer

    Boomer Feather Duster

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    There are alage eaters but may on an occasion eat sponges. So they are reef safe and good guys
     
    Boomer, Dec 25, 2003
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