Mystery snail

lcstorc · 02-10-2008, 03:18 PM

Well this snail just showed up one day. This is the first time he was somewhere I could get a pic. There is nothing new in the tank at all so he must have been hiding for a while.

sasquatch · 02-10-2008, 03:42 PM

snail or baby conch?

ReefGuy69 · 02-10-2008, 05:05 PM

has the characteristics of a conch shell. very cool looking.

lcstorc · 02-10-2008, 05:07 PM

Could be conch I suppose. I do have queen conchs in the tank but they look rather different. This guy has kind of stripes and very pronounced spikes. My conchs are one color and the spikes are less pronounced. It could be the difference in age I suppose.
Mostly I want to make sure it is a good guy.

sasquatch · 02-10-2008, 05:47 PM

gps unit? I looked for some snail ID sites but they are far and few between, you will need a good pic of the foot/mouth and a pleasant profile shot would be nice, I seem to recall most conch's are borers? and some really like oysters

Woodstock · 02-10-2008, 05:50 PM

Where is Boomer?? He'll know what it is I bet...

lcstorc · 02-10-2008, 10:35 PM

Got some more pics. Maybe that will help as well.

framerguy · 02-10-2008, 11:01 PM

It could be a Drupe. Look at this: Family Thaididae, Drupes
This is a fairly interesting site for ID's.

Boomer · 02-11-2008, 12:54 AM

Lynn

Look up Murex, as that is what it is

Boomer · 02-11-2008, 02:26 AM

Oops' forgot the most common one seen is the Black Murex

Black Murex - Google Image Search

Woodstock · 02-11-2008, 06:38 AM

I think that is a Bad snail Lynn.

boozeman · 02-11-2008, 09:11 AM

Murex Snail

it is definetely a predatory snail, driling a small hole into the shell of other snails to eat them

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also of interest is that they are the source of an expensive dye called Tyrian purple, which was favored by Roman emperors and aristocracy in a tradition harking back to the Phoenicians.

Woodstock · 02-11-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

also of interest is that they are the source of an expensive dye called Tyrian purple, which was favored by Roman emperors and aristocracy in a tradition harking back to the Phoenicians.

Now that is interesting!!

lcstorc · 02-11-2008, 09:50 AM

It was kind of funny. I saw Boomers ID so I did the google image search. All that came up on the first two pages was places where they were selling the shells. Definitely the right shell but only the shells. I can see why because it really is beautiful. Then I got out my reef invertebrates book and found out that they are definitely not good guys. That really is too bad cause I kind of liked it. Next time I see him I will remove him. I don't think he can do that much damage yet since he is very small but the sooner he goes the better.
Thanks everybody.

lcstorc · 02-11-2008, 09:52 AM

Hijack alert
Yes I am hijacking my own thread. LOL
I was reading this mornig about how sea cucumbers are used as food or medicine. Apparently the entire animal is used for something and it is highly prized.

02-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail Could be conch I suppose. I do have queen conchs in the tank but they look rather different. This guy has kind of stripes and very pronounced spikes. My conchs are one color and the spikes are less pronounced. It could be the difference in age I suppose. Mostly I want to make sure it is a good guy. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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02-10-2008, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail Got some more pics. Maybe that will help as well. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail Lynn Look up Murex, as that is what it is __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mystery snail Oops' forgot the most common one seen is the Black Murex Black Murex - Google Image Search __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

02-11-2008, 06:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail I think that is a Bad snail Lynn. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

02-11-2008, 09:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail Murex Snail it is definetely a predatory snail, driling a small hole into the shell of other snails to eat them : also of interest is that they are the source of an expensive dye called Tyrian purple, which was favored by Roman emperors and aristocracy in a tradition harking back to the Phoenicians. __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

02-11-2008, 09:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail It was kind of funny. I saw Boomers ID so I did the google image search. All that came up on the first two pages was places where they were selling the shells. Definitely the right shell but only the shells. I can see why because it really is beautiful. Then I got out my reef invertebrates book and found out that they are definitely not good guys. That really is too bad cause I kind of liked it. Next time I see him I will remove him. I don't think he can do that much damage yet since he is very small but the sooner he goes the better. Thanks everybody. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mystery snail Hijack alert Yes I am hijacking my own thread. LOL I was reading this mornig about how sea cucumbers are used as food or medicine. Apparently the entire animal is used for something and it is highly prized. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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