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Keyhole Limpet Snail
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Keyhole Limpet Snail

Megathura crenulata

The Keyhole Limpet Snail is a common herbivore that originates within the shallow waters of the Eastern Pacific. They have a white and tan mottled oval shell, and a large black mantle that will almost engulf the shell when fully expanded. These limpets have a circular opening at the apical end of th
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Keyhole Limpet Snail is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
0 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
herbivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility