What is this and should I be concerned?

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Need feedback and peace of mind. Found a couple things in my tank that I noticed that wasn’t there before.

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1st looks like a snail operculum.
Maybe a snail died and left it behind. Could be a hermit needed it's shell. These things happen, no worries. Leave some bigger shells in the tank for the hermits.

2nd I think your talking about the thing on the rock. From where I sit, it looks like an aptaisia. Yes, you should be a little worried. If they spread they will be all over the tank. Don't go willy nilly trying to kill it. Research and pick the best method for you.
 
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I did have a snail die maybe a month ago. Should I be concerned about it?
Sorry for the bad picture, here’s another shot. It’s not on the rock. That’s a reflection. It’s on the glass panel.
 

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I did have a snail die maybe a month ago. Should I be concerned about it?
Sorry for the bad picture, here’s another shot. It’s not on the rock. That’s a reflection. It’s on the glass panel.
Yup, aptaisia.

Don't worry about the snail.
 

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