What is this...a Snail???

geckopsu

geckopsu

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Just noticed this thing sticking to the glass, it's shell is being whipped around by the water current. It's about half the size of a grain of rice. I've heard of pyramid snails and was hoping that this isn't one. Any Idea what it is?
 
geckopsu

geckopsu

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Thanks for the info. Any idea how to get rid of them, naturally?
Photography is another one of my hobbies.
 
geckopsu

geckopsu

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I think I'm going to have to. Although right after I took that picture, the darn thing fell off the glass and into the sand... which is like finding a needle in a haystack.
 
bnutz24

bnutz24

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Originally Posted by GeckoPSU
I think I'm going to have to. Although right after I took that picture, the darn thing fell off the glass and into the sand... which is like finding a needle in a haystack.
Just a thought try bringing the haystack closer I.E check your snails that is their dinner of choice check on the table just a noob throwing in his 2 pennies
 
geckopsu

geckopsu

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Alright, i'm starting to feel better. After doing further research, starting with the link that MichaelTX sent (thanks man), I'm leaning towards identifying this snail as a Rissoid, wich is common and beneficial in a reef tank. They are very commonly, and understandably, mistaken with the infamous pyramid snail.
The following link identifies the subtle different physical characteristics:
http://www.***>***/rho/2006/05/ident...lid_snails.php
EDIT please do not post links to other sites that are in direct competition of SWF.com its against the board rules.
I'm still going to keep a close eye on my snails and clams though.
 
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