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Solved Advice? Some sort of barnacle?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by nrenn, Dec 29, 2018.

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  1. Dec 29, 2018 #1
    nrenn Waverly, Iowa

    nrenn Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Spotted hanging out behind the impeller of my vortech: somewhat elongated conical shell, anchors itself down flush with a snail like foot, looks like a small orifice at the peak of the cone. Release back into the tank or remove?
     
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  2. Dec 29, 2018 #2
    nrenn Waverly, Iowa

    nrenn Well-Known ReefKeeper

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  3. Dec 29, 2018 #3
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Looks like a limpet. Harmless hitchhikers.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2018 #4
    DangerJ Des Moines, IA

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    Limpet. They're neat.
     

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