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    Not sure of the latin but its a stromatella species I found this morning in my tank. Pitch black in colour :D

    At first I thought it was a eunice worm having a go at my zoas then I saw its little face :D

    First time I have saw a black one, mostly only seen the brown ones stromatella.varia Hopefully this wee guy will reproduce.

    Has anyone any unusual stromatella species in their tank? would love some pink ones.

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    I have a bright pink Chiton.

    Really lovely figure of 8 pattern on it's back. I will try to get a pic.

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    I have loads of these in the tank http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/SwSnails/Stomatella.php don't know where they come from but must be reproducing. They only come out at night but if I move a coral rock or pump in the day there is always one or two on it, they move quite fast for snails.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timo View Post
    I have loads of these in the tank http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/SwSnails/Stomatella.php don't know where they come from but must be reproducing. They only come out at night but if I move a coral rock or pump in the day there is always one or two on it, they move quite fast for snails.
    thanks for this as ive got 2 but never known what they were:D

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    Quote Originally Posted by marinemike View Post
    thanks for this as ive got 2 but never known what they were:D

    I have lots too mike, it was just weird seeing a jet black one.

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    Default Re: Stromatella.sp

    I've got a black one too. got some others, but unsure of colours using a red torch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevdoodie View Post
    I've got a black one too. got some others, but unsure of colours using a red torch.

    Kev
    got browns and 1 black, so if you have a spare pinky one ;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    got browns and 1 black, so if you have a spare pinky one ;)

    First pink one I find Jimbo is yours:D

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevdoodie View Post
    First pink one I find Jimbo is yours:D

    Kev
    thanks bud and try and keep its shell on :D

    Last time I lifted one I was left wth half a snail :eek:

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    i have a jet black one with a white cap stunning but not seen often
    reefcorals tank of the month october 08

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