Unresolved Small snail looking things...

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  1. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    I have seen these in my sump for a little while but this was re first time I've seen them in the display... They are little oval looking snails, just wondering what they could be. Any ideas?
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  3. Fiyero1988

    Fiyero1988 Bristle Worm

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    They are limpets most considered reef safe some aren't. I have 12 in mine that are bigger than a quarter had them for years. Nice guys eat diatoms algae pretty much and plant based matter
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Limpets, look to be safe ones, Keyholes are the only ones that have seen anything bad about. That is a huge amount of mini brittle stars you have on that power head.
     
  5. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    You have no idea how many brittlestars are in this system... Millions, no billions lol that powerhead is nothing compared to how many pop out of the rockwork when I feed the corals
     
  6. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    Glad to hear the limpets are cool and only helping out with the chores thanks guys
     
  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You can send me a bunch when you get a chance.;D

    I am sure there are other who feel the same way.
     
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  9. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    If u were in the area I would absolutely give you a bunch
     
  10. Zoban

    Zoban Skunk Shrimp

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    Love the baby brittles ..

    We need more pics of the 'swarm' during feeding.. :)
     
  11. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You serious about giving away some brittles?
     
  12. Daniel521

    Daniel521 Flamingo Tongue

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    Yeh i can't imagine it being hard to catch a bunch lol there are usually a bunch floating around the display waiting to get a chance to grab back onto the rocks