tiny snails?

workinman6009 · 12/30/2008, 01:13 AM

I have these tiny snails in my tank they have shells but are to small to take a pic to post.

Whys · 12/30/2008, 01:39 AM

Have a few in mine as well. One is completely white and I can tell it is a strombus grazer by its shape. It likes to rest in the high current areas just as much as the adults. I have another couple that I can't yet identify but appear to be either nerite or margarite.

Tho nearly all of my snails have laid eggs, usually on the back glass or between the overflow teeth, I have read it is generally impossible for baby snails to mature in a home aquarium, due to insufficient phytoplankton. I do not know if these snails came from the eggs or if they were hitchhikers on my liverock. I am curious to know how big they have to be to start eating algae.

workinman6009 · 12/30/2008, 01:42 AM

do you know what they are the shells are differant from all the others

VacavilleFC3S · 12/30/2008, 01:49 AM

collonista...

Whys · 12/30/2008, 05:04 AM

No picture, no clairvoyance, no answer. :]

Interestingly enough, the two I can't yet identify, always stay together. They're like brother and sister, it's odd.

kelley_mc · 12/30/2008, 06:33 AM

Do they look like this:

or this:

If yes they could be Pyramidellids or Rissoids.

Pyramidellids = BAD
Rissoids = GOOD

If they do look something like that, check this out to try and identify them: http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic92692-11-1.aspx

spleify · 12/30/2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VacavilleFC3S
collonista...

This is my guess too........

workinman6009 · 12/30/2008, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the replies! I'll post I pic, I think I got some good ones

Toddrtrex · 12/30/2008, 11:52 AM

Do they look like this? If so, they are harmless.

and for size reference, pink skunk clowns in a haddoni anemone

workinman6009 · 12/30/2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toddrtrex
Do they look like this? If so, they are harmless.

and for size reference, pink skunk clowns in a haddoni anemone

YES!!!!! mostly like that I cant see the hole shell though, but by the stipes and color on the shell it look like them ,size is about right too. What are they though? Do they have a name? do they stay small?

Thanks for the replies fish friends!!!!

spleify · 12/30/2008, 01:31 PM

collonista

Whys · 12/30/2008, 02:40 PM

Yep, that's my brother and sister pair as well.

The little white snail I have is almost certainly a baby strombus grazer tho. What are the odds of it making to adulthood? Any?

12/30/2008, 01:13 AM	#1
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12/30/2008, 06:33 AM	#6
kelley_mc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,543	Do they look like this: or this: If yes they could be Pyramidellids or Rissoids. Pyramidellids = BAD Rissoids = GOOD If they do look something like that, check this out to try and identify them: http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic92692-11-1.aspx __________________ Thank you to our troops! Current Tank Info: 37 gal AGA with 20 gal sump/refugium, Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Current Sunpaq 150 watt MH, 2 Koralia Nanos for flow, Ebo Jager 200 and 150 watt heaters, 65 lbs LR (Fiji, Caribbean, Uaniva), Chaeto, Quiet One 4000 return pump, 24 watt UV sterilizer

12/30/2008, 11:52 AM	#9
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Do they look like this? If so, they are harmless. and for size reference, pink skunk clowns in a haddoni anemone __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/30/2008, 01:31 PM	#11
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	collonista __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

12/30/2008, 01:39 AM	#2
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Have a few in mine as well. One is completely white and I can tell it is a strombus grazer by its shape. It likes to rest in the high current areas just as much as the adults. I have another couple that I can't yet identify but appear to be either nerite or margarite. Tho nearly all of my snails have laid eggs, usually on the back glass or between the overflow teeth, I have read it is generally impossible for baby snails to mature in a home aquarium, due to insufficient phytoplankton. I do not know if these snails came from the eggs or if they were hitchhikers on my liverock. I am curious to know how big they have to be to start eating algae.

12/30/2008, 01:42 AM	#3
workinman6009 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: in a van down by the river Posts: 64	do you know what they are the shells are differant from all the others

12/30/2008, 01:49 AM	#4
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	collonista...

12/30/2008, 05:04 AM	#5
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	No picture, no clairvoyance, no answer. :] Interestingly enough, the two I can't yet identify, always stay together. They're like brother and sister, it's odd.

12/30/2008, 09:43 AM	#8
workinman6009 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: in a van down by the river Posts: 64	Thanks for the replies! I'll post I pic, I think I got some good ones

12/30/2008, 02:40 PM	#12
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Yep, that's my brother and sister pair as well. The little white snail I have is almost certainly a baby strombus grazer tho. What are the odds of it making to adulthood? Any?