MrSexyShrimp October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 Saw this guy in the tank today near my montipora frag. Must've hitchhiked from something I got at the fall meeting. Got nervous, pulled him out with forceps but accidentally tore off a good portion of his foot. Whoops. Good guy, bad guy, indeterminate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSexyShrimp October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 Oh and the foot kept wriggling around on its own. Was very disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 (edited) It is a stomatella snail. They can drop their tail similar to what lizards do when they feel threatened to try and distract the prey long enough to get away. These guys are great grazers. The tail portion is no longer alive so you can either toss it or feed it to some LPS Edited October 29, 2014 by Squishie89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 I love stomatella snails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSexyShrimp October 29, 2014 Author Share October 29, 2014 It is a stomatella snail. They can drop their tail similar to what lizards do when they feel threatened to try and distract the prey long enough to get away. These guys are great grazers. The tail portion is no longer alive so you can either toss it or feed it to some LPS Thanks! Now I feel like a real jackass for making him drop his foot. :( Hopefully it recovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 Thanks! Now I feel like a real jackass for making him drop his foot. :( Hopefully it recovers.It's okay, it happens. They go on just fine without a tail and will most likely grow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k October 29, 2014 Share October 29, 2014 All the more reason to use fingers. Even if you decide to pick up a bristle worm- spines come out with vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 November 2, 2014 Share November 2, 2014 My favorite hitchhiker! Really cool when they spawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlazeFlamer November 16, 2014 Share November 16, 2014 Just a quick question, will otos eat snail eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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