Snail? ID needed

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  1. Larz_1

    Larz_1 Bristle Worm

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    Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed these "snails" ... but in the past few days I have seen massive numbers of them crawling on the glass at night.

    They are conical, like a limpet.

    Can anyone ID them and do I need to be worried about them?
    Sorry for the blurry pics ....

    Thanks

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  2. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    baby limpets imo
     
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    agreed;D
     
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  4. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    They may be full grown. Some don't grow bigger than that.
     
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  5. Larz_1

    Larz_1 Bristle Worm

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    Are they beneficial as part of the CUC or can the be a pest?
     
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  6. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    I like them. They will only minimally clean your film algae.... but I don't consider them a pest.
     
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  7. Larz_1

    Larz_1 Bristle Worm

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    Thanks for the responses ....
     
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