Astrea Turbos MIA?

chrisstie · 07/11/2006, 07:47 AM

Hey gang

Here's a good one for you.. Normally I can keep a good check on my snails by looking for their .. "parascope" that they will keep just sticking above the sand..

They also erupt like beautiful ravaging beasts from the depths of the sand below when I feed a little frozen mixed food for the rest of my crew and what not in the tank. ..

But in the last few days they seem to be MIA.

Are there periods of time where the snails will stay under because theres just that much delicious sand to cruise in.. or should I go looking for them?

I am hestiant to go disturbing their substrate because I dont want to kick up any nasty stuff and have it flow through the tank- the snails are there to keep that under control..

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Also, as a joke, I really wanted to post a "help me id this thread" with this :

chrisstie · 07/11/2006, 02:26 PM

I am an airhead and didn't have enough coffee this morning.
My Nassarius ones are the ones missing.

And that is why I am in the new to the hobby forum

point and laugh, but still would like to know what to expect about these little guys

mecold · 07/11/2006, 02:33 PM

nassarius snails tend to stay hidden away alot. I gave up counting snails a long time ago

angelsj247 · 07/11/2006, 02:57 PM

yes they hid in the sand... youll manly only see them sometimes when you feed.

chrisstie · 07/11/2006, 03:26 PM

But thats my point.. i haven't seen them lately when ive been feeding and I don't see their little .. antenna or probe or whatever they stick up out of the sand when they are idle sometimes...

Is it safe to go digging for them or should I wait longer (haven't seen in a couple days ... tank is 2 months old or so) or .. what? =\

07/11/2006, 07:47 AM	#1
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	Astrea Turbos MIA? Hey gang Here's a good one for you.. Normally I can keep a good check on my snails by looking for their .. "parascope" that they will keep just sticking above the sand.. They also erupt like beautiful ravaging beasts from the depths of the sand below when I feed a little frozen mixed food for the rest of my crew and what not in the tank. .. But in the last few days they seem to be MIA. Are there periods of time where the snails will stay under because theres just that much delicious sand to cruise in.. or should I go looking for them? I am hestiant to go disturbing their substrate because I dont want to kick up any nasty stuff and have it flow through the tank- the snails are there to keep that under control.. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Also, as a joke, I really wanted to post a "help me id this thread" with this :

07/11/2006, 02:26 PM	#2
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	I am an airhead and didn't have enough coffee this morning. My Nassarius ones are the ones missing. And that is why I am in the new to the hobby forum point and laugh, but still would like to know what to expect about these little guys __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

07/11/2006, 02:57 PM	#4
angelsj247 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 866	yes they hid in the sand... youll manly only see them sometimes when you feed. __________________ 2 perc clownfish, 2 peppermint shrimp, astrea, turbo, & nassarius snails, 20 lbs Live Rock Current Tank Info: 20gal FOWLR

07/11/2006, 03:26 PM	#5
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	But thats my point.. i haven't seen them lately when ive been feeding and I don't see their little .. antenna or probe or whatever they stick up out of the sand when they are idle sometimes... Is it safe to go digging for them or should I wait longer (haven't seen in a couple days ... tank is 2 months old or so) or .. what? =\ __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

07/11/2006, 02:33 PM	#3
mecold Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southeast Georgia Posts: 1,087	nassarius snails tend to stay hidden away alot. I gave up counting snails a long time ago