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Old 01-07-2003, 02:01 AM
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Default Snail ID ??

Can someone ID this snail ????


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Old 01-07-2003, 02:17 AM
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I have know idea but I like the colours.
Have you checked reefcentral.com, the have a section on unknown creatures.

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


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