Nicole Yarger Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 While looking at the tank this morning (loving all my new items I got yesterday), I noticed this little critter crawling on the plug for my new Purple Haze. At first I didn't think much of it, but then I noticed it move and it made me go hmmm. I pulled the plug out of the tank and noticed this critter has a very hard, sharp shell. Can any of you help me figure out what it is and if I should keep it or get rid of it? I do have it quarantined right now. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks like a Polyplacophora (aka Chiton). Although it is kinda hard to tell (how many megapixels is the potato you used to take that picture ) Chitons have bodies that are segmented into 8 sections, so basically if you can make out the individual dividing lines you most likely have a chiton. They are great little herbivores. So...congratulations on the new free cleanup crew member...I reserve naming rights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks like a Chiton. although it is kinda hard to tell (how many megapixels is the potato you used to take that picture ) Chitons have bodies that are segmented into 8 sections, so basically if you can make out the individual dividing lines you most likely have a chiton. They are great little herbivores. Pic is a bit blurry but +1 to what the Capt says. Shouldn't be a problem, a lot of people buy them as part of their clean up crew. http://www.reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34 clearer picture of one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Yarger Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 You guys are awesome! That is exactly what it is!!! Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 No problem, never hurts to ask! and we are always glad to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi Nicole, Should be a chiton (got plenty in my tank) or a stomatella snail. Got tons of those in my tank. Hopefully you got a hitchhicker limpet as well. They all munch away on film algae and other types of algae. All beneficial. -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mlaw Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Yarger Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi Nicole, Should be a chiton (got plenty in my tank) or a stomatella snail. Got tons of those in my tank. Hopefully you got a hitchhicker limpet as well. They all munch away on film algae and other types of algae. All beneficial. -Ty Thanks Ty, I am sure we got it from you!!! Appreciate the "Bonus" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Bonus? Can you paypal me $1.25 please? Just kidding, it was nice meeting you and your husband. Thanks for the Aggie good luck charm that morning. You guys will have to come over prior to every football game! -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieMEDIC Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks for the Aggie good luck charm that morning. You guys will have to come over prior to every football game!-Ty Maybe we make it a tradition. I was looking at some of your other stuff you had for sale. Sent from my Galaxy SIII which is cooler than your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Haha, thanks Rob. I will be posting some more stuff probably in early December for people to give themselves early X-mas presents for being such good reefers this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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