Mystery Snail-Black White Stripes

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I got a weired mystery snail that I cant seem to find anywhere and no one can identify.
Its about 2.5-3" diameter. Black and white stripes. Smooth shell. Black mantle with black antenna, pinkish foot.
So far only seen eating algae or scraping glass and smooth rocks.
Doesnt seem harmfull just really want to figure out what it is.
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Resembles freshwater apple snail in overall shape.

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That is a pretty cool lookin' snail - and I almost thought I was looking at an apple snail, until I noticed the darker striping with pale chevrons...

@KJ, have you ever seen one like this?

~Bruce
 
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Type of Nerite I would say, can not comment regarding how reef safe it is.
 
Ive never witnessed it on any coral's of anytype. So far just an algae eater, constantly on glass, sometimes on rocks.
 

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