What the heck is this?

[Bartman]

I found this sliding across a rock last night.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/506/517Rock2.JPG?5430

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/506/517Rock.JPG?2328

It is about 1.5cm long. Any idea what it is? Is it safe in my reef?

TIA.

[Jack]

It's a chiton. You'll be fine. :mrgreen:

[apepper]

It look like some kind of chiton and it should be just fine in your reef.


http://www.wetwebmedia.com/mollusca.htm
"... Chitons however you might find stuck to shells and live rock. They are bilaterally symmetrical, ovoid shaped and flattened top to bottom; and as their name infers bear eight articulating plates dorsally. These innocuous creatures spend their days hiding from the light, adhering to a solid surface. They are algal scrapers who will do no harm to anything"

[Quinn]

I concur. I have two of them and they are very interesting creatures.