SRC Member hamannbmw Posted February 26, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 found this alien today, it has a small hard shell... Can someone ID this fellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jimng Posted February 26, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 found this alien today, it has a small hard shell... Can someone ID this fellow Wo, black one.....looks like some sort of snail or slug.....just guessing here... Quote My Tank Thread Part I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veliferium Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Chiton????...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantbicycle Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 found this alien today, it has a small hard shell... Can someone ID this fellow marine crockcoach... jk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Venezia Posted February 26, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 abalone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted February 26, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 Wo, black one.....looks like some sort of snail or slug.....just guessing here... not really black lar... becos my camera sucks, its dark grey in colour, and it move faster than turbo snail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seamonkee Posted February 26, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 Chiton????...... Is that possible? I thought chitons only occur in deep sea... Anyway, it looks weird... mine.... what big cockcroach.... Congratulations!!!! Maybe it is a newly discovered species.... u can name this black insect like thing after you.... And sell it at Pasar Malam section for $2,000,000..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted February 26, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 Is that possible? I thought chitons only occur in deep sea... Anyway, it looks weird... mine.... what big cockcroach.... Congratulations!!!! Maybe it is a newly discovered species.... u can name this black insect like thing after you.... And sell it at Pasar Malam section for $2,000,000..... i'll be glad to sell it at USD 100,000 , this fellow might not survive till tomolo until i get a definite ID, cos its in a small little ice cream cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted February 26, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2005 i got an answer from RC, wow thats real fast, it should be a "Stomatella varia", cos i search the web and it does looks the same. It will be release back to the tank straight away, anyway its a good algae eater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jimng Posted March 3, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted March 3, 2005 i got an answer from RC, wow thats real fast, it should be a "Stomatella varia", cos i search the web and it does looks the same. It will be release back to the tank straight away, anyway its a good algae eater Haha....my guess quite close....it seems i also have quite of few of these in my tank....good algae eater ....thanks for the correct id.... Scientific Name: Stomatella varia Classification: Mullusca Common Names: Description: Stomatella look like a cross between a snail and slug. Their shell is fairly flat and inconspicuous compared to most snails. They are brownish green in color and seem to stay under about 3/4" in length. Stomatella can move very quickly for a snail. Good or Bad?: Stomatella are good additions to the reef tank. They are herbivores and feed upon micro algae in the reef tank. Notes: Stomatella are active day or night, but come out mostly at night and are fairly secretive during the day. A look at the tank walls after dark with a flashlight will usually spot this critters if they are present in the tank. They will reproduce in the reef tank, but don't seem to reach nuisance population levels. Breeding has been observed during the daytime with all individuals climbing up to high points on the live rock and simultaneously releasing their eggs and sperm into the water. This can cause the tank water to look milky for a short time, but is nothing to worry about. The filter feeders get to eat well when this occurs. Quote My Tank Thread Part I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted March 3, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 3, 2005 Haha....my guess quite close....it seems i also have quite of few of these in my tank....good algae eater ....thanks for the correct id.... Scientific Name: Stomatella varia Classification: Mullusca Common Names: Description: Stomatella look like a cross between a snail and slug. Their shell is fairly flat and inconspicuous compared to most snails. They are brownish green in color and seem to stay under about 3/4" in length. Stomatella can move very quickly for a snail. Good or Bad?: Stomatella are good additions to the reef tank. They are herbivores and feed upon micro algae in the reef tank. Notes: Stomatella are active day or night, but come out mostly at night and are fairly secretive during the day. A look at the tank walls after dark with a flashlight will usually spot this critters if they are present in the tank. They will reproduce in the reef tank, but don't seem to reach nuisance population levels. Breeding has been observed during the daytime with all individuals climbing up to high points on the live rock and simultaneously releasing their eggs and sperm into the water. This can cause the tank water to look milky for a short time, but is nothing to worry about. The filter feeders get to eat well when this occurs. yeah,.. u r right bro. So how many u have ? i can trade 5 turbo for one Stomatella varia ... Turbo leh..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jimng Posted March 3, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted March 3, 2005 5 Turbos....not a bad idea......mine is slightly bigger than 0.5 inch.....shells are lighter in color, will try to take pics and post pics.... Quote My Tank Thread Part I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jimng Posted March 10, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted March 10, 2005 Here's a pic of it @ work in my tank... Quote My Tank Thread Part I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted March 10, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 10, 2005 Here's a pic of it @ work in my tank... yes, thats the fellow... almost scare me off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Wow its back is blue??? I have tons(actually a few dozens) of them in my fuge and main display. They are real fast creatures and seem to just glide past everything. Keeps my algae in control too! Quote But if you tame me, we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world... You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery Keep our hobby sustainable, participate in fragging NOW CHAETO Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Zac Posted March 15, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted March 15, 2005 wow looks nice le.. really will eat alga ah? where can i buy one of those huh? need a good alga eater to finish up my hair alga le Quote Zac's Red Sea Reefer 170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted March 15, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted March 15, 2005 ops i just kill mine last wk end when i rescape that time aound 2 to 3cm long Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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