I'd snail please

[prsnlty]

Never saw one of these before in my system. Any idea what it is?

 

[kacrocorals581]

Hard to tell for sure not being able to see the shell but looks like a limpet to me.

 

[prsnlty]

The shell isn't pointed but is like a dome shape. I couldn't get a picture from the other side. Aren't some limpets good and others bad? How do we know which is which?

 

[prsnlty]

This has been in the same location since yesterday.

 

[kacrocorals581]

Being that the snail is staying on the glass its more than likely a film algae eater so should be fine

 

[prsnlty]

Thank you, I hope so

 

[Lionfish Lair]

What kind of snails do you have in there? That reminds me of a slipper limpet.

 

[prsnlty]

A slipper limpet? I have your basic astrea, Mexican turbos, margaritas and nassarius snails. If it's a slipper limpet is that bad?

 

[prsnlty]

What kind of snails do you have in there? That reminds me of a slipper limpet.

Did some research on the slipper limpet. I'm afraid you're correct. This is a very small one about the size of my pinky nail ( .25"). This is the only one I have ever seen.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

They are completely cool. It's the irregular shape that gave it away. You can tell it had been hunkered down on an uneven surface.

 

[prsnlty]

That's exactly what caught my attention But I read they can take over in the ocean. Hopefully this is the only one so there will be no mating.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Don't worry about that at all. That doesn't happen in captivity.

 

[prsnlty]

That's great to hear lol! It's a cool little guy

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Yes, I agree, it's a super cool guy. I love seeing them come in on a snail. It adds to biodiversity.

And if you don't mind, I'm going to have this thread moved into the Critter ID section for safe keeping.

 

[prsnlty]

This one just appeared on the glass. It has since moved so I'm glad I got the picture when I did.

That's fine

 

[prsnlty]

This may be a better picture.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

That's a beautiful picture. It shows every detail.

 

[prsnlty]

Thank you! I remembered I got one more shot after posting the thread