Snail with no shell

[blizzardscout2]

I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of snail this is... It is purple and white in color with no real shell to it. I have a couple of them in my tank, but they dont really look like Nudis either. I dont have any good pics right now.

 

[supersurfer12]

take a pic im interested.

 

[rssjsb]

Google "stomatella" and see if that's what you've got. If so, it's good news. They're great, prolific algae grazers.

 

[blizzardscout2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14037635#post14037635 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rssjsb
Google "stomatella" and see if that's what you've got. If so, it's good news. They're great, prolific algae grazers.

Im pretty sure that is what I have. I actually have a few of them. I will take a pic and post it.

 

[Flavum]

I love these guys! some of my favorite aquatic critters.

 

[blizzardscout2]

Yeah they are pretty cool looking. I like the vibrant white and purple mixed together. Plus the tiny shell they have makes them look very different than most snails you see. Almost like a half breed between nudibranchs and snails

 

[D_Hood87]

dude i have no lie over 200+ in my 90gal started with a few i could see every couple of days or so..now i have them ranging 1mm to over 1/2 an inch and i was wondering what they were also but was told untill they cause a problem dont worry about it..im glad to hear they are good to have..LOL..your going to have alot more of them in a few months, and they are pretty fun to watch at night after lights out