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I've seen something very similar in the grass flats outside Ft. DeSoto Park, FL. If it is the same thing, it is snail eggs. I've seen snails in the act of laying them.

Yes, most Americans do genuinely believe this is the greatest country on earth. While that opinion may not be entirely objective, I don't see how it could be said to be untrue. It's merely an opinion. It should be understood that America is made up of an extremely diverse assortment of...

I've just purchased a 20 gallon acryllic tank. I have nothing else yet. I'm not planning anything fancy, just some shrooms, leathers, feather duster worms, maybe a couple of Bangai Cardinals, etc. I would appreciate any advice concerning lighting and filtration. My LFS was using the same model...

Near-shore coastal waters are frequently loaded with pollutants that can wreak havoc in a closed system. Furthermore, signs of pollution are not always obvious. Having said that, I did maintain a 55 gallon tank in high school that was stocked exclusively with critters caught in the grass flats...

Sorry, forgot what board I was on. I had just been looking over a board dedicated to novices before checking on this one. It didn't occur to me until afterwards that you probably weren't a newbie, and would be very familiar with bristle worms. Anyway, I'd love to see a picture if you can find...

Is it segmented? Your comparison to an earthworm may be telling. The annelids have many marine represenatives including bristle worms, and various types of tube worms like the "feather dusters". I used to spend a lot of time worrying about bristle worms and how to get rid of them. I was led...

Yes, definitely a limpet. The mantle is covering the shell, giving it the snail-like appearance. The only concern I would have is that the limpet's powerful radula (rasping tongue) might scratch the tank, or damage the tank's silicon joints. My suggestion would be to just keep an eye on it...