Slug?? Reef Safe???

[stinky]

Guys, found this during my WC ... When I put this in a cup with some coral chips, it actually became lighter to match the color of the coral chips!!!

BTY, it was moving among my zoas. Did not see it eating zoas, so not sure.

No shells, all soft, moves fast, and very flexiable.

Looks cute ... Reef safe??

 

[TritonsGarden]

Looks like a small sea hare. Not sure but it shouldn't cause any problem. The following link looks like yours.

http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=petapeta

Jack

 

[Russellaqua]

I'd say it's a sea hare too. They won't eat any corals, but they are great algae mowers. Some varieties can be toxic when they die, but I'm not sure about this particular one.

 

[stinky]

Looks like it. Thanks guys!!!

Already released it back.

Really cute guy ... but I doubt I'd see it again as it is translucent and difficult to spot.

 

[reefcleaners Verified Sponsor]

Yep basic sea hare, that is the "flying" type. They get pretty big, probably just as well you put him back. Really cool though. Where do you collect?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I think he found this in his tank.

 

[reefcleaners Verified Sponsor]

Oh... WC=water change, i thought it was while collecting, which doesn't even make sense in context. Oh well, thought maybe I would get a new spot from him...