Slugs in the tank

[coop21]

I've got a bunch of small and large slugs in my tank. They're brown and black. Anybody know anything about these? I've noticed a bunch of tiny ones which means they're having babies. Thanks for your help. Sorry, no pictures. COOP.

 

[bhav_88]

Bristleworms, maybe? Do they have small "Spikes" on them? Do they look VERY similar to a centipede? If so, they are just bristleworms. Dispite popular opinion, they are good. They stir up your sand bed and keep it free of debris. However, any one over 5 inches should be removed. They can get to be like a foot long.

 

[coop21]

I've seen some pics of bristleworms and they are long and skinny. These things are short and fat and have two antennaes on their head. I haven't noticed any damage to my corals yet, so should I wait to see before I pluck them out of there? Thanks again.

 

[mal]

They could be shell-less snails, I have had a few appear in my tank before. The ones I had, also had a small square shaped dark spot on the back near the head. I've also had the same kind of thing but with a "armadillo" like armor on it's back. No problems from either that I am aware of.

 

[coop21]

Thanks you guys for the help. It's a little unsettling when some mistery creature pops up in your tank. Have a good day. COOP.

 

[burnnspy]

I have 2 sea slugs in my reef. They look identacle to my snails from the bottom, in place of the shell is a small plate. Slugs like are usually harmless.
I recommend keeping an eye out to see what it eats to be sure.
BurnNSpy

 

[joetst2]

Sounds like these:
http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSh...ella_varia.htm

 

[big dave]

I have tons of stomotellas in my tank! I have never heard good or bad about them . Just live and let live I guess. Some are jet black and others are green or tan.

 

[ironreef]

stomaletta snails are good. When they reproduce= better they are the best free snail you can get= reproduce clean your tank and maybe a few animals will eat them But i didn't like when my peps like them best but they are plenty in my refugium.

 

[coop21]

That's exactly what they are. Thanks!!!