Huge Stomatella!!!

[MONTANTK]

I thought I had one but apparently there are two and they’re huge! The picture doesn’t do it justice is over an inch in length. How big do these guys get?

 

[KingTideCorals]

That is a big Stomatella! I first saw it and thought it was a giant Polyclad but it seems to have the feeler/antenna of a stomatella!

 

[Alexopora]

I thought I had one but apparently there are two and they’re huge! The picture doesn’t do it justice is over an inch in length. How big do these guys get?

I have a few that size. Beautiful one you got there. If they are happy with ample algae and no predation, they’ll get big.

 

[MONTANTK]

I have a few that size. Beautiful one you got there. If they are happy with ample algae and no predation, they’ll get big.

I’m definitely going to try and transfer them to my new tank once it’s ready!

 

[Alexopora]

I’m definitely going to try and transfer them to my new tank once it’s ready!

Nice! Just be careful when you try to transfer them. They are really stubborn and will hold their ground firmly. You could coax them into a net or a spoon/cup. Just don’t try to yank them off as their shells are delicate and will break.

 

[MONTANTK]

Nice! Just be careful when you try to transfer them. They are really stubborn and will hold their ground firmly. You could coax them into a net or a spoon/cup. Just don’t try to yank them off as their shells are delicate and will break.

Good to know!

 

[olonmv]

My one and only stomatella is a lil over an inch long now. When I discovered him on a frag I brought home, it was less than 1/2” long. Seen him “standing” on his foot the other day as if he was trying to reach something.

 

[Alexopora]

My one and only stomatella is a lil over an inch long now. When I discovered him on a frag I brought home, it was less than 1/2” long. Seen him “standing” on his foot the other day as if he was trying to reach something.

Yes they do that all the time.

 

[olonmv]

Yes they do that all the time.

He is for sure on of my favorite creatures in my tank. I think the one I like the most is my skunk cleaner shrimp. I had no idea a shrimp could have so much personality.

 

[MONTANTK]

My one and only stomatella is a lil over an inch long now. When I discovered him on a frag I brought home, it was less than 1/2” long. Seen him “standing” on his foot the other day as if he was trying to reach something.

I saw the same thing! They are fascinating little creatures to watch

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Woah! Big guy for sure!