ID these things please

joemack

Member
Please help me by identifying these things
its like a snail attached to a rock and it has a round "mouth"?? It has 2 anteni (i cant spell good)

here is it when it is sticking out of it attched shell

I was told these were recordia when I got these from this dude. It doesnt look like ricordea any more.

rather than not id'n these, ask me for better pictures and I will try again!! THANKS!
 

spsfreak100

Active Member
The first picture is of a Stomatella Varia. They're very benificial for the tank and often consume algae and many other herbavorous foods.
Graham
 

dburr

Active Member
That last pic looks like the gaint mushrooms I have. They do belong to the ricordia family.
See if this pic helps
 

joemack

Member
I dont think it is Stomatella Varia because this is stationary. It actually attached to the rock and does not move, leme take more pictures.
 

joemack

Member
no, it doesnt look like that. its stuck to the rock and the part that comes out is round and flat.. keep up the good work!!! 8)
Thanks again!!!!!!!!1
 

joemack

Member
Thanks for the input guys! i dont think it is an Limpet because this is stationary. This live rock is very old and has been in its state for over 6 years. Think maybe... i dono!!!!
 

dburr

Active Member
Here is more of a close up view of my mushroom. They get big and do enjoy a snack every so often. They will close right up round it like a ball.
Dan
 

jonthefb

Active Member
i agree with guyit is definately a vermetid snail and the mushrooms you have dont belong to the ricordea genus, they actually belong to the rhodactis genus!
good luck
jon
 
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