What is this thing???

[Anthony'sreef]

can someone please help me identify this thing growing on an old hermit crab shell? It's got a little tube and then it swirls like an ice cream cone and it's purple in color (hard to tell from the photo) - thanks!

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Vermetid snail

 

[Anthony'sreef]

Thanks coastie!!

 

[Anthony'sreef]

Should I remove it from the tank?

 

[cracker]

I think so, Yes . They are hard to finish off for good. Make sure you get the entire base & all.

 

[Wiz]

They can irritate corals. But i have a bunch. Including a huge one in my hammer. He doesnt bother it at all. Even when his catch string touchs it. most would ditch it. But i love critters. Lol

 

[Anthony'sreef]

Thanks Cracker! Right now all I see are a few but they are all on old snail shells. I can just pull out the shells and hope none have made it to the live rock yet...

 

[Anthony'sreef]

Really Wiz?! Thanks for the info! I'm new to the hobby and I have to admit it's always exciting to see something alive in your tank that you didn't put there to start with! At least not on purpose. Lol

 

[Wiz]

That last statement is exactly why I love this hobby. So much in one tank that you don't even know what's there. As I said they may cause a problem eventually so you might want to be careful but personally I leave them. Enjoy

 

[Wiz]

You can see how big he is here and he did not bother to hammer Coral at all.

 

[Anthony'sreef]

Wow that's awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[anthonywesty]

You can see how big he is here and he did not bother to hammer Coral at all.

Oh Lord. who's snoring?[emoji23][emoji42]LOL

 

[Wiz]

My wife. Lol!