Tiny pointy top snail like things

[Kav87]

These popped up all over my tank on the glass the look flat on one side but pointy on the otherside it looks like a snail shell almost and they look brown mostly some smaller ones look white I don't know what they are and why I have so many out of nowhere please help and I also have one large one like I swear he used to not be this big

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Don't worry they are just limpets! A harmless snail like creature that will eat film algae

 

[vetteguy53081]

These popped up all over my tank on the glass the look flat on one side but pointy on the otherside it looks like a snail shell almost and they look brown mostly some smaller ones look white I don't know what they are and why I have so many out of nowhere please help

Agree on reef safe limpets often confused with chiton snails and great algae eaters

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Same as above. Limpets.

 

[jabberwock]

Limpets for the win!

 

[Kav87]

I just posted one more picture of the big guy couldn't find it I swear he blends in when UT trying to look for it but it's gotten huge . But they are OK is it OK to have that many I mean is there a reason so many popped up out of nowhere?

 

[Kav87]

OK thank you guys I really appreciate it

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Welcome to R2R. Yes limp bizkits

 

[Pridedcloth3]

Lim-pets not harmful at all but if a pump or powerhead stops working chances are one did something stupid.

 

[WheatToast]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

Don't worry they are just limpets! A harmless snail like creature that will eat film algae

+1. These cone-shaped snails sometimes hitchhike on live rock.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

These popped up all over my tank on the glass the look flat on one side but pointy on the otherside it looks like a snail shell almost and they look brown mostly some smaller ones look white I don't know what they are and why I have so many out of nowhere please help and I also have one large one like I swear he used to not be this big

Welcome! Glad you joined. Glad others were able to identify limpets for you.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in Braceville:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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[KrisReef]

What is cool is that they make Limp Pets!
Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Wrassenaround]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Limpets are great for your reef, very good algae eaters!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[ScubaShane]

Welcome to Ref2Reef!!

 

[Fishy888]

Hello and welcome to R2R! You’ll find the people here are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Hopefully you’ll start a build thread! We’d love to see your build as it progresses.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!