Can someone identify these? PIC

[liquidreamer]

I jacked this pic from another post - but I have these exact things (spotted about 6 so far) in my 12g jbj nano cube that I filled with 8lbs of lr from the lfs. I have killed one with my glass scraper and like 6 seconds later my snail popped up from the sand and starting eating on it. I know they have like a hard "shell"... it wasnt all gooey. I figured they were a type of bad flatworm... but I thought they were toxic - why didnt my snail bite the dust? should I leave em?

 

[liquidreamer]

Umm... found out it's a common Chiton. Good I guess?

 

[Fluff]

Yep. That's what it is. A harmless algae grazer and a nice addition.

 

[liquidreamer]

Thanks What are their reproductive stages like? Would it be any good to drop one or two into my 75g or would they not reproduce?

 

[Bang Guy]

They have a long planktonic stage so it's unlikely that the larvae would survive long enough to settle.

I have to ask - how did you come up with that member name? It doesn't sound very polite if you ask me...

 

[liquidreamer]

Ahh ok, thanks!

Ohh and it is TOTALLY based on aquaria btw... not getya-freak-on dreams

Mighty brave, coming from Mr. Bang

 

[Bang Guy]

LOL!

Good luck with the Chiton. I think they're wonderful and very interesting.

Oh, it's now Dr. Bang

 

[liquidreamer]

Thanks - wierd little boogas they are...

lol, specializing in "the bang"