can anyone identify this little hitchhiker?

agua · #1 12-24-2008, 09:33 PM

it doesn't really do anything, just glides around sometimes. is it bad for my tank or should i just leave it in? thanks!

Matt · #2 12-24-2008, 09:44 PM

It appears to be a stomatella snail. Very beneficial algae grazer.

dbdavid · #3 12-24-2008, 10:00 PM

Looks like Chiton to me. Also good to have.

Dave

i have crabs · #4 12-25-2008, 12:13 AM

i say chiton but its hard to see

Danny · #5 12-25-2008, 02:13 AM

Looks like chitons .I have about 20 of those guys in my tank and are good.

marie · #6 12-25-2008, 03:03 AM

Leave it in. They do eat coraline algae but not enough for you to notice