It never ceases to amaze me all the little critters that hitchhike there way into our tanks. My latest find is that I have Limpets (sounds like I have a new disease, LOL). I noticed one on the glass about a week ago, and I’ve since discovered more in my sump, so I guess they are multiplying. I don’t know where they came from as I’ve not added anything to the tank that they could have hitchhiked in on in months (I started seeing them before I added my Birthday order), so I guess they’ve been in hiding for a while. Now while this does sound exciting there is a potential downside. Some Limpets are herbivores, meaning they are beneficial algae eaters but, there are a few species which are known to munch on corals. Fortunately, these species generally attack SPS type corals which I do not have in my tank. Beyond that, I’m fairly certain I have ID’d these as one of the algae eating species. Let’s hope so anyway!

Happy Reefing!