Snail or crab? Good or bad?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Joe Blow, Feb 26, 2010.

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  1. Joe Blow

    Joe Blow Astrea Snail

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    See the little purple shell? What is that?
     
    Joe Blow, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. ReefWizard

    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The shape of the shell looks like cerith snail which is completely safe. Most people have to pay for it. :D Second thought, a small crab (like hermit) could be hiding inside the shell. Hermits are reef safe too.
     
    ReefWizard, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    The snail is or was Mastonia rubra, a cryptic little sponge-eating triphorid. It may be housing a tiny hermit now, though. Either one won't be a problem in your tank.

    Mastonia rubra

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Feb 27, 2010
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  4. Joe Blow

    Joe Blow Astrea Snail

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    Thx pagojoe. Your damn good at ID'n things. :D Just like missionsix said. :D
     
    Joe Blow, Feb 27, 2010
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