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Old 02-01-2004, 02:39 AM
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I've been seeing what I've been calling "biker snails" in my tank. I haven't been able to get a good picture of them yet, but they have shells that remind me of the dish helmets worn by a lot of harley riding bikers, leaving alot of body exposed. (hence the name biker snails.) They are about 1/4-1/2 inch long and range from grey to black and seem to graze algae so I haven't tried to remove them. Anyone got any idea? I think they are harmless, but just wanted to put a name to a face (so to speak )
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i guess stomatella.

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i guess stomatella.

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I second that. Little brain buckets on them for sure!!
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i guess stomatella.

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I second that. Little brain buckets on them for sure!!
For sure Stomatella. Sometimes you will see very interesting colour variations. I have some that are all black.
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For sure Stomatella. Sometimes you will see very interesting colour variations. I have some that are all black.
is that the color of them or the algae covering them

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For sure Stomatella. Sometimes you will see very interesting colour variations. I have some that are all black.
is that the color of them or the algae covering them

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No that is their colour Mister Smart A**
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Thanks guys! I did a search on Stomatella and that's them! Cool! These guys really get into the cracks and crevaces to really clean up. I never realized I'd have so many differant hitchhikers when I started this project.
I have to admit, other than maintenance, I hardly look into my freshwater anymore.
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For sure Stomatella. Sometimes you will see very interesting colour variations. I have some that are all black.
Hey Bob_I here's a link to back you up on that statement and quiet your critics j/k Steve


http://www.gastropods.com/Taxon_page...tomatella.html
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