Limpets or Chitons?

[NandKBlock]

Anybody seen this kind before? Good? Bad?

http://www.tcmas.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=191&pictureid=2082

[Chris Goetz]

It looks like a limpet to me. They are good in my experience.

[bunglito]

chitons, good for the most part

http://web.archive.org/web/20020815020042/www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1999/aug/wb/default.asp

[REEFSTOCK]

I have wanted some ever since I saw Scott (Lincoln Log)'s. His chitons are like 5+"

[Rundquist99]

Funny thing is, i have noticed 1 or 2 in my tank as well. So in the last week i had looked up and asked myself the same questions. Came to the conclusion that they are a type Limpet or Chiton by looking at the "Invertebrates by Julian Sprung" (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4538+4543+8678&pcatid=8678)

I also think i have some Chitons in my tank as well (but not sure, will try to get a pict)

[coralreefer]

Yeah, chitons are pretty good algae eaters from what I've read. I'd leave him be.

[NandKBlock]

Cool guys, thanks for the help with tthe ID resources. I hadn't seen one before and then last night I was flashlighting the tank and saw 4 or 5 of them all in one general area. They went for cover when the light hit them. The biggest one was about a quarter inch long. God knows they have enough algae to eat...

[NandKBlock]

Maybe a mod could change the title of the thread to help those searching for info on Limpets and Chitons in the future.