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[fstar25]

Could someone identify this hitchhiker that came on my live rock. I have been referring to it as a "sea slug" as I have no idea what it is. Sorry the picture quality is not the best. Thank you

 

[Flightpipe]

looks like a stomalla snail to me tough to tell from the pics

 

[Elysia]

I would agree that it is a Stomatella snail, a common live rock hitchhiker and good algae eater. Many people describe their shells as "finger nail" like and they often move about on the rocks rather fast.

 

[fstar25]

Thank you, I went and looked at other pictures of Stomatella snails and that is definitely what I have. Appreciate it.

 

[oceans12]

Thanks I was wondering also, I have some of those that have appeared in my tank as well. Wasn't sure if they were good or bad!

 

[tahoe61]

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+1 to Stomatella, they are good guys.

 

[mod0522]

Yup prolific little algae grazers! They come in a pretty vast variety of colors. I truly find them to be one of the most enthralling hitchhikers in a new system. Many reefers can vouch for me that they have seen many generations of these little dudes come and go.

 

[AJSTITAN14]

+1 Stomatella. Here's a page that even describes them as slug like...

http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/stomatella_varia.htm