what is this

[warren4066]

i have what looks like white little snails on glass sides of fish tank. you can see them with little antennas. what is it actually and is it good or bad?

 

[Paintbug]

do they move? if not the are probablly Spriorbid Worms. they are harmless filter feeders. if they do move they are probablly some sort of pod. take a look here and see if you can find a match. www.melevsreef.com/id

 

[warren4066]

they look like nassirius vibex, but there is alot in my tank now, they are spreading alot. is it good or bad? if so, how did i get them?

 

[Daddeo]

Are they similar to a grain of rice?

 

[bertoni]

There are many small species of snails that will grow in our tanks. Many of them are good algae eaters. If you're not missing any animals, I think you're in fine shape. The spreading might have to do with food availability.

 

[warren4066]

I'm not missing any animals at all. and yes they are similar to a grain of rice yes yes yes

 

[warren4066]

similar to a grain of rice with two antennas and it looks like furry things on it as well

 

[MOX]

sounds like food for my mandrin to me

 

[sleepercivic88]

mine does not look like the pic of the baby mantis shrimp. I dont think these guys could swim. they look like a grain of rice. they have a big tail end. Any tricks for removing the algae thanks.

 

[3rotorFD]

pods

 

[warren4066]

so will they benefit the tank or should i remove them?