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Unread 09/02/2007, 04:14 PM   #1
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Please ID

Please ID this animal. Is it good or bad?




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Unread 09/02/2007, 04:37 PM   #2
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can you tell us a bit about it? is it hard or soft? does it move? how fast does it move?


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Unread 09/02/2007, 04:45 PM   #3
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It's a chiton in the genus Cryptoplax. There are several species that can show up on live rock. They're all micrograzers and harmless.


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Unread 09/02/2007, 05:27 PM   #4
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Cool chiton!

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Unread 09/02/2007, 05:36 PM   #5
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it reminded me of a chiton but ive never seen one so elongated... cool find. i wish i got some cool hitchers on my rock... all i ever get is aiptasia and hydroids... whoop dee freakin doo.


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Unread 09/02/2007, 06:09 PM   #6
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Will it survive in a BB tank?


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Unread 09/03/2007, 09:31 AM   #7
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Anyone? Can this animal survive in a Bare Bottom tank?


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