UI (Unidentified Invert)

emilese · 01/03/2018, 04:53 AM

I need help with an Unidentified Invert that suddenly showed up in my QT tank. It is very small, maybe the size of a pea, an pretty interesting looking. The attached picture doesn't do it justice.

It looks like it's a snail but, what species, I don't know. Anyone have any ideas?

Sugar Magnolia · 01/03/2018, 05:43 AM

Harmless collonista snail.

emilese · 01/03/2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Harmless collonista snail.

I did some searching and you're right, it is a collonista snail. Thanks for the ID! I'm glad it was a beneficial hitchhiker.

Sugar Magnolia · 01/03/2018, 10:40 AM

You probably have a lot more. They're nocturnal so check your tank at night. They reproduce well in our tanks.

emilese · 01/09/2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

You probably have a lot more. They're nocturnal so check your tank at night. They reproduce well in our tanks.

I think you're right as I just found another small one!

01/03/2018, 05:43 AM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Harmless collonista snail. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

01/03/2018, 10:40 AM	#4
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	You probably have a lot more. They're nocturnal so check your tank at night. They reproduce well in our tanks. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.