New Siting: Conch!

[webdizzy]

A week or so ago I found what I believe is a TINY (1/8") conch in my tank. I was so excited! I don't know where it has gone, but today I found another larger one (3/8"). I don't know if they came in with the TBS (Tampa Bay Saltwater) rock I started with or with something else I've brought into the tank since then. I have no clue what kind they could be. I can't get a good photo of it inside the tank and don't want to mess with it to take it out. Does anyone know of a good online source of conch photos?

 

[pagojoe]

If it were really a conch, yes, I could give you a complete set of online pics. However, if they are true conchs and are that small, you wouldn't be able to recognize which species because the juveniles don't look like the adults. It's much more likely that you have something other than a conch. You'll just about have to take pics to have a chance of getting them identified.

Cheers,



Don

 

[tibob32]

hopefully it's not a queen conch

 

[webdizzy]

Found him again and got this photo. It's only about 1/4" or less.

 

[pagojoe]

Yeah, that's a pretty cool snail, but it's a predatory murex rather than a conch. His name is Muricodrupa fiscella:

http://www.gastropods.com/5/Shell_4235.shtml

Cheers,



Don

 

[webdizzy]

Bummer!