johnnybv January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 I have no Idea what this thing is, first time I have ever seen it was this morning. Its about 1 1/2" long by 1/2" wide, a hard case and was moving slowly like a snail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 anyway you can host the image by WAMAS website? I can't see the picture because the network hounds block most hosting sites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 Looks to be some species of chiton. http://images.google.com/images?q=chiton&a...es&ct=title my invertebrate taxonomy skills suck though so I can't say I know which one. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 Chiton... not sure of the type (harmful or benign) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUsnakebyte January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 (edited) With the 8 bony plates, it looks like a chiton - phylum Mollusca, class Polyplacophora. Will likely graze on your algae but also be most active at night. Cheers Mike Edited January 31, 2008 by OUsnakebyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastiireefs February 1, 2008 Share February 1, 2008 With the 8 bony plates, it looks like a chiton - phylum Mollusca, class Polyplacophora. Will likely graze on your algae but also be most active at night. Cheers Mike the thing with the cute sucky face!! hehe (sorry had to be said mike) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM February 1, 2008 Share February 1, 2008 I have the same thing in my tank. Here is the thread.. there is a link to some useful information. They are harmless and are a pretty cool thing to have in your tank. Creature Here is a pic of mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv February 1, 2008 Author Share February 1, 2008 Very cool stuff, tank is 5 years old, and I have never seen him before, I wonder if there are more...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 February 1, 2008 Share February 1, 2008 I swear its a teenage muntant nija turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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