Black slug? Good or bad

[Thumbster]

Anyone know what this is. Not the best pic but it’s about 1/2” long

 

[EricR]

Looks like a stomatella snail to me but I've never actually seen a black one.

 

[Thumbster]

I’m looking at it wondering if it should be thrown in the back yard?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

https://pawfectpawprint.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-black-stomatella-snails/

 

[RedReefer]

I’m looking at it wondering if it should be thrown in the back yard?

Keep it. Reef safe CUC member.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Not saying that’s what u have but if it is…

 

[Goaway]

Congrats on a rare black stoma!

 

[Thumbster]

Quickly looked up some pics and it does appear to be the black stomatella. Thanks!!

 

[Thumbster]

Just found two more “normal” stomatella snails in the tank. It’s been set up a couple months and this is the first time that I’ve seen them.

These new ones seem to be a bit more skittish than the black one. If I turn up the lights or bump the tank they hide.

Also they appear to grow pretty quick. The black one was maybe 1/2” a month ago and now is closer to an inch.

 

[Thumbster]

The black one may be an elephant slug. Just guessing due to the growth rate.

Says it can get over 4”!! I may have to get another tank. Reef friendly though.

 

[z4chburris]

Anyone know what this is. Not the best pic but it’s about 1/2” long

One of my favorite hitchhikers. Mine come out at night and do a once over on my rockwork. If you look close you should be able to make out the shell it blends in with their flesh. I edited to include what it is as well. This appears to be a stomatella.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Not elephant slug but great algae eating stomatella

 

[LinZ]

Did yours ever happen to reproduce? I also got a black stomatella snail as a hitchhiker and would love to get more of these black ones, but I don't see them for sale anywhere.

 

[kyreefville]

so cool looking wish I had some

 

[ReefWithMe]

I have a one that looks like a blueberry

 

[Aspect]

I just seen one in my tank releasing with a pump motion what seemed like a chemical repeatedly, does anyone know what that could be?

 

[Aspect]

Chatgpt just learned me that it was smoking (breeding), pretty cool to see in person.

 

[PicoDeNano]

Just found one in my observation tank. Came here to ask too, but saw this thread. Love stomatella and didn't even know they came in black.