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Identification What in the heck is growing on my glass, corals, etc. Not sure what it is? Post here and we'll see if we can figure it out!
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:59 PM
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I found a strange little creature in my tank last night. Had to have been a hitchhiker on some coral I bought. I removed him (whether it turns out he was good or bad) but am very curious as to what he might have been. No picture by the way. So, here it goes....he was very black, about an inch and a half long, short fur coat, moved likie a worm or slug would, had two almost martian-like antennae, was on the glass at one point and then the sand ot another, and didn't seem to want to eat any detrius. Any thoughts?
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Old 12-25-2007, 04:00 PM
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Bristle worm?? Can not tell without a pic.
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Old 12-25-2007, 05:47 PM
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The Sea Slug Forum - Elephant Slug, Shield Slug, Ducksbill Limpet (Scutus sp.)

Check out this link, I believe thie might be the critter you described
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Old 12-25-2007, 08:52 PM
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Good suggestions. Might be one of these. Can't quite tell myself but they sure look close!
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sounds like a sea hare...take a look at one of the pics i posted in the other threads...does it have what looks like a hole on its back and another one near its rear? the martian antenna make it sound just like my new sea hare. thats a nice freebie if it is...worth $20 if you wanted to buy one at a LFS. only bad thing is that it eats like a bulemic girl before a ralphing session. i can not believe how fast it can clean off a rock. i think i might be loaning this lil guy out to others if i can find people in michigan that live nearby. wonder if i can tattoo my name on his back to show ownership??

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Old 12-27-2007, 10:33 AM
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Sea hares rock. I am seriously thinking of getting one.
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