Resolved What is this creature on my glass?

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  1. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    Today is the 1st day that I have ever seen this thing in my tank...its pretty small (2x10mm is a rough estimate)...is this a nudibranch of some sort?
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    Its like a snail or slug with daggers coming out of its back instead of a shell.
     
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    GjB, Jan 20, 2011
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  2. damon

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    I have no clue but it's cool looking, I'm tagging along to find out one this one :cheesy:
     
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  3. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Yes, it's a nudi. I would take that out.
     
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  4. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    Haha welcome.
     
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  5. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    Shoot I hope I see it again. What type of Nudi and what bad do they do?
     
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  6. damon

    damon Sea Dragon

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    Bummer! :disappoin that guy would have been cool to watch cruising the glass
     
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  7. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    "Some species have venomous appendages on their sides. These are used to deter predators."

    I see...
     
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  8. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    More than likely a coral predator.
     
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  9. jrwoltman

    jrwoltman Skunk Shrimp

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    Definitely a nudibranch.
     
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  10. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    Ah that too...must hunt...

    Thank you
     
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