Hitchhiker on snail?

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Hey all -

Just got a new shipment of snails in from reef cleaners. Notice this one has something funky on his shell. Anyone know what it is, or if it should be cause for concern?

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Looks like a macro algae. I would remove that snail with some tank water and scrub it off with a tooth brush.
 

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