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FAQs on Chiton Selection
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Help with identification
Hi, I'm trying to figure out what
this is. I found it my reef tank last night. I showed the photo to
my LFS and they told me it could be a Chiton, Cryptoplax or
Stenoplax. I've looked hard doing google searches to find exactly
what it is to no avail. Do you think it is reef safe? >From what
I can tell so far it grazes on algae.
Thanks in advance,
ART
KOUNS
<It is definitely a Chiton of some species... and reef safe
enough (an algae eater. Bob Fenner> |
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Re: Help with identification
thanks, it narrows it down
slightly. at least i appears to be reef safe. it's kind of funny
this was the first time I've seen it being that my tank has been
going for 2 years.
<Amazing, but happens "all the time"... and
testimony to your consistent good care. Bob Fenner> |
Source for Chitons? 12/1/05
I've search through your site
and many others looking for a possible source for purchasing a Chiton.
I've been fascinated by them since tide-pooling in a marine inverts
class several years back (more than several actually). Any hope
that you know of a source for these neat creatures? Other than hoping to
get one hitching a ride on live rock.
<Other than a hitchhiker, I
know of no source. I'm sure one can be special ordered from a LFS.
Dealers don't stock inverts like this because there isn't a demand for
them. James (Salty Dog)>
<<Maybe GARF, or another supplier if
"clean-up" crews, perhaps? Marina>>
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