Snail smoking?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Los1980, Apr 26, 2011.

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  1. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'm sure this is most likely spawning or sperm...I had the moon lighting on and was getting ready for bed when I see my clowns swinging and what looked like a cloud of smoke! The snail looked like it sneezed and shout out a large amount of smoke.....I took pictures i will post it in a second let me know if you guys have had this happen.
     
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  3. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    here's the pic
     

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  4. ghut300zx

    ghut300zx Skunk Shrimp

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    dang turbos are overheating
     
  5. cheesyguy

    cheesyguy Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    is it a stomatella?..i have a few that i believe are releasing sperm/eggs as well
     
  6. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    lol! good one.....you aint kiddin when i looked over it was a huge cloud! i said ***!!! my fiance woke up and said omg whats wrong lol...I never saw this before so like any new reefer i panicked for a second
     
  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    You should tell it to quit, it's not good for his lungs. ;D

    In all reality, stomatella snails do this quite a bit, and is just really good food for your filter feeders.
     
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  9. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I guess it was spawning time! guess what I saw on my glass today? yup a baby snail!
     
  10. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    a couple shots
     

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  11. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Those in the pics are collonista snails.
     
  12. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thanks for the ID i can't believe that in two days I saw a baby snail!