Potato Bug Like Snail What is it???

[donmgicwon]

I just put my new Torch coral in my tank and I noticed a snail on it that somewhat resembles a potato bug (kind of flat, its body/foot is wider than the hard shell and it has a flat "head"). Do I need to get this out or can I leave it? It is the UGLIEST of UGLY (even Ugly would say its ugly).

 

[bang guy]

Do a search on "Stomatella". They are a very beneficial snail.

 

[donmgicwon]

Are they somewhat rare? I have never heard of them.:notsure: Why aren't they for sale?

 

[bang guy]

They require "special packaging"

 

[donmgicwon]

I "googled" it and you are absolutely correct, it is a stomatella., Thanks.

 

[bang guy]

I get one right every now & then.

 

[j-cal]

what do u mean by "special packaging" i got a few as hitchhikers...i think they just showed up one day

 

[bang guy]

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