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    CarmieJo,

    I'm not convinced it is the "bad guy". It could be, but I'm not an expert on these snails. But I'm contacting Mike, the author of that article, to come take a look at these pictures.

    Excellent pictures by the way! If you can, just keep it isolated in the cup for a while longer. You can poke a few holes in it for water exchange if you like.

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    I didn't see your article link earlier. I think that confirms it's not an obsoleta. Can't wait to see what your friend has to say.
    Last edited by Seahorsedreams; 01-12-2007 at 03:46 AM.
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    OK thanks. Just let me know.
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    OK,

    I heard from Mike, here is the quote:

    "I'm fairly certain that it's Ilyanassa, but I've never seen one with the whole spire intact. If it's not Ilyanassa I'm not sure what else it would be. In any case it's definitely a whelk."

    Either way it is probably not a snail that will play nice with a lot of baby snails running around. To be on the safe side I would think freezing is the best option.

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    Do you mind if I take your pictures elsewhere to ask?
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    Renee, help yourself to the pix. For now I will keep it in the cup.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seahorsedreams View Post
    Do you mind if I take your pictures elsewhere to ask?
    Good idea of course, maybe Shimek?

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    i will add i have some in my tank with the full spiral. from my understanding they are worn down in nature. the ones i got that where young must have not been beat to death by the curents. dont know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrianPlankis View Post
    Good idea of course, maybe Shimek?

    B.

    Thats where I was thinking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    im sure its likely thats where it came from especially if the rock was from another hobbyist
    I am always ral scared of what might creep out of a rock I get from others. Gwens nudi episode reminded me of how quick stuff can turn bad!

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    thats why i only use base rock. the last rock i got gave me aptasia, and i have never touched LR again.. that was when i setup my fuge and frag tank...

    now all rock witll be from Marcosrocks
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    Hitchhikers and LR are a fact of life I was SO impressed with my Marco Rocks and will go that route if/when I need more rock again.
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    Guess ya better open the freezer door....

    Ron Shimek (1/13/2007)Hi Renee,

    Looks like an obsoleta to me. As is the case with most snails, they are somewhat variable in shape and sculpture, but that fits in pretty well.
    Mike should have never thrown in the word fairly. :-) I've had his article bookmarked for some time now.... it's great.
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    OK. I feel a cold wave coming on.
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    Oooo!
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    *holds up a container*

    Garlic Butter?
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    or perhaps cocktail sauce
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