Is this a snail predator??

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Midwayman1968, Oct 10, 2010.

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  1. Midwayman1968

    Midwayman1968 Spaghetti Worm

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    It just rolled over the top of the snail
    Seemed to rip into it
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    You can see the marks on the snail shesh
     
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  2. Midwayman1968

    Midwayman1968 Spaghetti Worm

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    It kinda looks like a snail... But it has them shingles on its back and it moves along faster...
     
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  3. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    i have no idea never seen this before
     
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  4. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    send pagojoe a pm hes really good with inverts and probubly knows what this is
     
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  5. Sarrixx

    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    That is one wierd lookin creature O_O Hope you find out what it is!
     
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Looks similar to a turben snail with limpets.
     
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  7. Renee@LionfishLair

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    I agree. Definitely limpets.

    My snails have them too. They are harmless.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Oct 10, 2010
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  8. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Ahh Nerite snail sorry about that, with limpets. ;D
     
    Corailline, Oct 10, 2010
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  9. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    I think it might have been making baby snails. It appears to be a nerite snail with something on it shell.
     
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  10. Corailline

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Corailline, Oct 10, 2010
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