Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...???

JT101 · 07-12-2007, 11:17 AM

My wife just called me at work to let me know of something weird she observed in our new 4 week old AquaPod 24:

She found this small snail, very smooth, looks almost exactly like live rock, moving very slowly up a piece of live Tonga Branch, but at one point it turned and moved VERY fast, almost like it went into temporary “turbo mode”. It is a pale beige/grey in color. Anyway, she watched it go down to a stub near the bottom of the branch where it then lifted itself up and proceeded to, well, I don’t want to write exactly what it looked like, let’s just say that it looked like it was “inseminating” the water (that’s the nicest way I could put it!). Whatever came out of it dissipated in the current and didn’t have any solids in it. Was this eggs, or was it a male “fertilizing” the water?

Thanks
John

BigAl07 · 07-12-2007, 11:37 AM

I've seen several "Critters" in my tank do this. It appeared to Me more like a smoky/milky liquid which I would think is GREAT for the filter feeders.

Allen

vdituri · 07-12-2007, 07:02 PM

I can't find what kind that is right now, but they are supposed to be great algae cleaners. And they do have a turbo mode. Fastest snails in the county. Any County. They look like a snail with half a clam shell on their back.

Cassette87 · 07-12-2007, 07:10 PM

Here's a pic I took when i wanted an ID on something similar, Is this what you're referring to victor?

vdituri · 07-12-2007, 07:16 PM

Yeah, thats him/her/it?

pirate_129 · 07-12-2007, 08:50 PM

I just observed that exact creature in my aquapod 24 in a crevice on one of my live rocks. The rocks have only been in my tank four days. I was actually here trying to ID him lol.

CATALYST · 07-12-2007, 08:51 PM

It's a stomatella, or something like that...
Mine were doing that at my 3 year old's birthday party. They go to a high point on the rock and 'let loose'...often.

pirate_129 · 07-12-2007, 09:00 PM

I found it and it was a stomatella varia. Looked to be reef safe.

BoomerD · 07-12-2007, 09:09 PM

Yep...stomatellas are GREAT algae eaters...and will propagate in the reef tank...

Cassette87 · 07-12-2007, 09:53 PM

I can vouch for the algae eater thing, They're fantastic! I now have 4-6 of them

caitrina · 07-12-2007, 10:51 PM

I have one of those that came in on something I had bought and the guy saw it and just called it a Shell-less snail. I only see it once in awhile, sometimes it creeps up the glass othertimes I see it creeping along the rocks.

vdituri · 07-12-2007, 11:24 PM

The doing it often part would explain a recurring cloud on the surface of the water.

Triggerjay · 07-13-2007, 02:08 AM

they breed like rabbits too. I obtained a couple on a frag I got, and now have hundreds.. they are nocturnal too... I have thought about selling a few hundred if anyone is interested.. lol

Jason

BigAl07 · 07-13-2007, 08:57 AM

Stomatella Varia

JT101 · 07-14-2007, 10:05 PM

BINGO! That is EXACTLY what is in my tank! I have four medium sized ones and probably thousands of tiny ones now!!

07-12-2007, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
JT101 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hicksville NY Posts: 692 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? My wife just called me at work to let me know of something weird she observed in our new 4 week old AquaPod 24: She found this small snail, very smooth, looks almost exactly like live rock, moving very slowly up a piece of live Tonga Branch, but at one point it turned and moved VERY fast, almost like it went into temporary “turbo mode”. It is a pale beige/grey in color. Anyway, she watched it go down to a stub near the bottom of the branch where it then lifted itself up and proceeded to, well, I don’t want to write exactly what it looked like, let’s just say that it looked like it was “inseminating” the water (that’s the nicest way I could put it!). Whatever came out of it dissipated in the current and didn’t have any solids in it. Was this eggs, or was it a male “fertilizing” the water? Thanks John

07-12-2007, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,784 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? I can't find what kind that is right now, but they are supposed to be great algae cleaners. And they do have a turbo mode. Fastest snails in the county. Any County. They look like a snail with half a clam shell on their back. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? Here's a pic I took when i wanted an ID on something similar, Is this what you're referring to victor? __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,784 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? Yeah, thats him/her/it? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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pirate_129 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? I just observed that exact creature in my aquapod 24 in a crevice on one of my live rocks. The rocks have only been in my tank four days. I was actually here trying to ID him lol. __________________ "I wanna go back to the islands, where the shrimpboats are tied to the pylons..." - Buffettism

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CATALYST Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,267 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? It's a stomatella, or something like that... Mine were doing that at my 3 year old's birthday party. They go to a high point on the rock and 'let loose'...often.

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pirate_129 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? I found it and it was a stomatella varia. Looked to be reef safe. __________________ "I wanna go back to the islands, where the shrimpboats are tied to the pylons..." - Buffettism

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? Yep...stomatellas are GREAT algae eaters...and will propagate in the reef tank... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? I can vouch for the algae eater thing, They're fantastic! I now have 4-6 of them __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

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caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? I have one of those that came in on something I had bought and the guy saw it and just called it a Shell-less snail. I only see it once in awhile, sometimes it creeps up the glass othertimes I see it creeping along the rocks. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,784 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? The doing it often part would explain a recurring cloud on the surface of the water. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,068 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? they breed like rabbits too. I obtained a couple on a frag I got, and now have hundreds.. they are nocturnal too... I have thought about selling a few hundred if anyone is interested.. lol Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

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JT101 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hicksville NY Posts: 692 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail "seeding" my tank...??? BINGO! That is EXACTLY what is in my tank! I have four medium sized ones and probably thousands of tiny ones now!!

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