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Old 12-24-2008, 09:33 PM
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it doesn't really do anything, just glides around sometimes. is it bad for my tank or should i just leave it in? thanks!
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Old 12-24-2008, 09:44 PM
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It appears to be a stomatella snail. Very beneficial algae grazer.
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Old 12-24-2008, 10:00 PM
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Looks like Chiton to me. Also good to have.

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Old 12-25-2008, 12:13 AM
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i say chiton but its hard to see
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Old 12-25-2008, 02:13 AM
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Looks like chitons .I have about 20 of those guys in my tank and are good.
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Old 12-25-2008, 03:03 AM
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Leave it in. They do eat coraline algae but not enough for you to notice
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