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Just2Bad 01-07-2003 02:01 AM

Snail ID ??
 
Can someone ID this snail ????

http://www.just2bad.cjb.net/images/snail2.jpg
http://www.just2bad.cjb.net/images/snail.jpg

Josh23 01-07-2003 02:17 AM

I have know idea but I like the colours.
Have you checked reefcentral.com, the have a section on unknown creatures.

Josh

Just2Bad 01-07-2003 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Ron Shimek
The general shape and the color of the animal's body indicates that it is a member of the snail group called the Family Fasciolaridae. Fasciolarids are generalized predators and really eat anything that they can catch.

This animal is definitely not reef aquarium safe. It would likely eat worms, snails, clams, etc... It would do fine in a small tank dedicated to it (it could be fed small pieces of fish, etc).

So I don't think I'll keep it.

AJ_77 01-07-2003 08:47 PM

One of my scarlet hermits has a shell just like your snail's....


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