slugs

[RedRider001]

ok guys i got a slug infestation or what i think are slugs i cant get pics up at the moment but they came out of no where if you guys have any idea as to how to get rid of them i would like to hear them thanks

 

[skippy2]

Google stomatella varia. See if that's what you have. If so, they are good for your tank.

 

[reef_mini]

Are there such thing as "bad" slugs? According to google i have some stomatella varia, but I also have some black/dark brown slugs. They ok to be left in the tank?

 

[Elysia]

Do they look like Stomatellas but are very dark in color? They do come in a variety of colors.

 

[reef_mini]

Well they look like Stometella varia in terms of body shape and that little "shell" on their backs, but are much darker appear smoother (IMO stometella varia looks a little hairy)

 

[pagojoe]

They'll be good guys. If they aren't dark Stomatellas, they're probably Scutus species. Sometimes Stomatellas look hairy, sometimes they look smooth. It depends on whether their little "hairs" are extended/inflated. At least two different species of Stomatella are common hitchhikers, S. varia and S. impertusa.

Cheers,



Don

 

[reef_mini]

ok thanks a lot!!

 

[RedRider001]

well i have heard they are good for the tank but i have way to many and i would just like to get rid of some they make my tank look bad if you guys have any ways to get rid of em please send your ideas thanks