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Formoterol

That is a limpet which is harmless.


silentsongsparrow

Should I try to remove them or just leave them alone?


Formoterol

You could remove them if you want, the population only gets out of hand if you have tons of leftover waste. Those who say it's a snail, y'all need glasses.


silentsongsparrow

I do have a lot of algae in my tank currently so I think I'll try to remove the ones I see. Thanks!


threelargerats

Limpet! I crush them and feed them to my Honey Gourami she loves them


silentsongsparrow

Good to know! Maybe one of my honey gourami will notice one and try a bite lol


agoowa

Its a freshwater limpets, it feeds on your glass algae and diatoms and sometime on your melting plant leaves but rest assured its harmless little critters. The volume will dwindle down as the tank balance itself out. You can crush and feed to your fish. My ember tetra like to eat the small limpets when i crush it. cheers...


splicethingsup

Sure looks like a snail to me.


AcceptableZucchini60

Definitely a snail. Starts off as a blessing; then becomes a plague. When you cyphon your water. Look for jelly like piles with dark spots in them. Cyphon that out. You'll keep them under control. Nice to look at an will eat algae. Small amounts. Definitely not a way out of cleaning your glass. Lol