looking for an ID

Snappy · #1 12-23-2006, 09:50 PM

Anyone know what this thing is? I discovered it the other night after lights out. Sorry for the poor photos, they were taken using a video camera & flashlight. Anyway the (nudibranch?) looks all black except for a thin white stripe in the middle of its back and is about the size of a loonie. Shown here with the glass reflection creating a mirror image so you can see its top and underside. I am also assuming it's reef safe as I have no idea how long it's been in my tank or where is originated from.

G1GY · #2 12-23-2006, 10:09 PM

Could be some kind of limpet.

They're great algae grazers and come in many different colors.

WWWD · #3 12-23-2006, 10:29 PM

Looks like a keyhole Limpet. I have two in my tank and they eat lots of algae.

Snappy · #4 12-23-2006, 10:59 PM

Cool thanks for the info.