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05-18-2006, 09:21 AM

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Snail/Slug ID???

Can some one help me ID this haven't been able to find anything even close...heres a pic dont know if you can ID it or not, little description...black, looks to have a small shell on the back w/ a white stripe on it, has ruffles around the egdes and 2 tenticles in the front....only seen it once(yesterday) in my cave...heresthe pic, thanks for your responses...


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05-18-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
Twitterbait Professor Chaos Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 9,708 Images: 1	I have had them in my tank before, he is just a slug. algae eater. BTW, Welcome to TRT!!! __________________ I mix twinkies and ding dongs all the time, in Europe they call it a Dinky -- Homer Simpson

06-15-2006, 04:51 PM	#3
DevilBoy Caitlin Renee 6/29/07 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 3,168 Images: 1	it looks like a keyhole limpet too me.

06-15-2006, 05:09 PM	#4
borgy Big Fishy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 893 Images: 5	It is an elephant snail, also known as a Ducksbill Limpet. They are great algae eaters. Congrats on your bonus creature! http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=scutus also this site http://www.woodbridge.tased.edu.au/m...hant_snail.htm Welcome to TRT! __________________ "Well, It sounded good at the time. " Last edited by borgy; 06-15-2006 at 05:54 PM.

06-16-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
ChrisPrusha I loves me a water change Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: WI Posts: 7,678 Images: 4	Cool beans!! And welcome aboard, reefryno!! w000000000000000t!!! __________________ Chris

06-26-2006, 10:53 PM	#6
fishtank88 Little Fishy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alpharretta, Georgia Posts: 270	Welcome!!!! You'll have lots of fun and learn much here!!!! __________________ Fish are my living

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