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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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