Mar 8, 2021 · Limpet Snail is a common name for a variety of snails that grow a conical shaped shell. There are True Limpets and false limpets, some of which are the keyhole limpets.

Jul 15, 2022 · I’m guessing these are limpets. Is there a problem with the large number of them and is there a way to reduce or eliminate them?

Aug 7, 2008 · Youd be surprised but the actual keyhole limpets are coral eaters. The ones that you have are probably some similar species that is the safe, algae grazing type. If youre going to advertise …

Nov 21, 2018 · Limpets Several different genus and many species make up the snail-like invertebrate family, commonly known as limpets. Limpets have an oval, laterally compressed shell that tapers to …

Jan 27, 2020 · I'm not sure if it's a slipper limpet, a hoof snail, or something similar, but either way, it's a sessile snail that basically hitches a ride and eats whatever it can where the turbo snail takes it.

Nov 20, 2020 · So I have a tank that's about 2 and I don't have any coralline algae, despite seeing good growth and healthy coral. At first I thought it was because I had a bunch of urchins but they were …

May 3, 2016 · I have been having an issue with limpet snails appearing overnight in my tank, and I was wondering if theres a certain fish or invert that would like to have these guys as a meal. I was …

Apr 10, 2023 · I noticed some marks on an acro frag and decided to dip it. This wasn't present anywhere on the flesh but was under it and came off during the dip. Is it a keyhole limpet? Is this the kind that …

Feb 13, 2021 · I was browsing reef cleaners and saw they have limpets. Ive always thought theyre cool and have been looking to increase my invert variety. Are there any risks with adding them or mostly …

Apr 6, 2025 · its called a hoof limpet or horse hoof limpet/snail cause it looks like a horse foot. they are harmless and sit on other snails or hermit crabs and eat flying particles or graze on algae on glass …