they only come out at night

farmerjo90 · #1 08-08-2002, 07:36 PM

I took a peek at my tank this morning at 4:30 am noticed 15 pale green little slug like creatures stuck to the front wall. When I turned on the light to get a better look they all took off down the wall and under rocks. Are these likely to be worms, snails with no shells, slugs or baby nudibrachs?

cheers
shirley

Mak · #2 08-08-2002, 08:54 PM

Sounds like a Stomatella snail. I'll try to find a pic for you ;) .

Mak · #3 08-08-2002, 09:03 PM

Stomatella pic

BTW i've seen these guys only 3 times during the day since I started reef'n about a year ago :D .

farmerjo90 · #4 08-08-2002, 09:31 PM

Are they good to have in your tank?

pocilipora · #5 08-08-2002, 09:53 PM

They are good. They eat diatoms.

Mak · #6 08-08-2002, 11:36 PM

Yes, they are good. Sounds like you have a nice sized population.

Hehe I call'em the graveyard shift :D .

Canadian Man · #7 08-09-2002, 02:01 AM

I also know of a few fellow reefers, including my self that have these things multiplying like crazy in our tanks.
Lots and lots!