What the heck kinda snail is this!!?? *PICS*

Nano_reeflover · 08/04/2006, 09:15 PM

I just added 30 Nassarius Vibex, 20 Cerith, and 5 Margarita Snail from Aquatic Island today so I'm assuming it came in with them though I'm not sure. Does anyone have any idea as to what this is?

goda · 08/04/2006, 10:07 PM

almost looks like a cone snail.. and cone snails are deadly even to people ( can shoot out these lil tentical like things and inject you..) they can be found in every part of hte world and in some 3rd world contries cause MANY deaths ( almost gurenteed death within minutes

Nano_reeflover · 08/04/2006, 10:10 PM

Umm... Scary!!

reefinmike · 08/04/2006, 10:27 PM

baby conch?

Nano_reeflover · 08/04/2006, 10:31 PM

That would be cool. As you can tell from the cerith in the same pics, the unknown snail is pretty small.

adtravels · 08/04/2006, 10:34 PM

looks alot like a conch I have does its mantle extend over the shell at times (assuming it is not too thin to actually see).
The polished appearance is a giveaway as to conch

scaryperson27 · 08/04/2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goda
almost looks like a cone snail.. and cone snails are deadly even to people ( can shoot out these lil tentical like things and inject you..) they can be found in every part of hte world and in some 3rd world contries cause MANY deaths ( almost gurenteed death within minutes

If I had that snail, I would throw it at people I dont like.

goda · 08/04/2006, 11:04 PM

well untill its bigger... dont touch it lol.

could you get a shot of it from top down on a darker surface?

JmLee · 08/04/2006, 11:19 PM

looks like a conch.

socalreefer73 · 08/04/2006, 11:20 PM

You may want to double check on the Margarites pupillus. I beleive they are temperate water snails... aka colder water.. they tend to perish in your tank and normal reef tank temps... take back to store and tell them to advertize them properly... Mostly collected in baja california.

Family: Trochacea
Range: Caribbean
Size: Up to Â½ inch
Diet: Herbivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral, live rock, sand
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ÂºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Temperament: Peaceful
Venomous: No
Care Level: Easy

socalreefer73 · 08/04/2006, 11:34 PM

I'm bored

Color: The Margarita Snail has a brown color.
Size: The Margarita Snail may grow to 1 inches.
Diet: Herbivore.
Feeding: It likes to eat Herbivore, eats mainly Hair algae.
Behavior: The Margarites pupillus is generally peaceful toward other tankmates.
Care: Many consider the Margarites pupillus a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous.
Lighting: Has lighting needs.
General notes: The Margarita Turbo Snail is an excellent choice for hair algae removal from the aquarium. Although this snail is a colder water species, it can often live in cooler reef aquaria maintained at temperatures as high as 78 degrees but will last longer in cooler temperatures. Best kept in colder water aquariums with Catalina Gobies, Sand Dollars, Red Foot Snails and other colder water creatures. Calcium levels will need to be maintained between 350 - 450 to assist this animal in continual growth and health. The fleshy mantle of this animal deposits calcium based construction material continually. If algae becomes sparse, supplementation will be required. Feed dried seaweed wrapped around a rock and placed on substrate against the glass. Most Invertebrates, including snails require very long and slow drip acclimation process of at least 2 hours as they cannot adjust quickly to even small changes in pH, temperature, alkalinity and other parameters. Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed.
Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78Â° F).
Origin: The Margarita Snail is commonly collected from Baja California.

iamwhatiam52 · 08/04/2006, 11:43 PM

Looks like a tiny olive to me.

Avast Marine · 08/04/2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goda
almost looks like a cone snail.. and cone snails are deadly even to people ( can shoot out these lil tentical like things and inject you..) they can be found in every part of hte world and in some 3rd world contries cause MANY deaths ( almost gurenteed death within minutes

Not even close. This is a BEAUTIFUL cone snail.

It will kill you though.

goda · 08/05/2006, 12:02 AM

shell looked very similar. hard to tell when there young. ( specialy when blended in with the sand) anyways better to be safe then sorry

TippyToeX · 08/05/2006, 12:05 AM

Peppermint Snail, Hyalina albolineata.

USMarine1171 · 08/05/2006, 12:10 AM

Check this one out...

It is nocturnal and is very fast. I know it's hard to see, it's the best shot I could get for now. It's shell is kind of soft...I touched it

Nano_reeflover · 08/05/2006, 12:13 AM

The one above is a stomatella I have those too. I just checked and there is more than one of the unknown snails.

TippyToeX · 08/05/2006, 12:14 AM

USMarine1171 - That's a Stomatella varia snail.

TippyToeX · 08/05/2006, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nano_reeflover
The one above is a stomatella I have those too. I just checked and there is more than one of the unknown snails.

Nano - it's a Peppermint Snail, Hyalina albolineata. You can buy them from a few online vendors. Nothing to worry about.

Nano_reeflover · 08/05/2006, 12:15 AM

I looked at some pics and agree on the peppermint snail ID. Thanks TippyToeX.

USMarine1171 · 08/05/2006, 12:16 AM

SWEET! Thanks for clearing that I up. I was thinking I should be dead for the last hour ; )

Sir Crabby · 08/05/2006, 11:08 AM

I agree with IamwhatIam and it appears to be a juvinile olive snail. I have large olives (2") and they look just like that. They are harmless and great sand sifters.

Paintbug · 08/05/2006, 11:23 AM

first snail is a Peppermint Snail the second is a Stomatella. both can be found here http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

Foster · 08/05/2006, 11:24 AM

I have seen those similar snails in my tank. It seems to move pretty fast for a snail, does your?

I figured that since it moves so fast it might be a preditory snail?

Nano_reeflover · 08/05/2006, 12:13 PM

I'm positive its a peppermint snail. Yes, mine do move pretty fast for such little guys. From the link provided above, sounds like they are scavengers.

08/04/2006, 09:15 PM	#1
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	What the heck kinda snail is this!!?? PICS I just added 30 Nassarius Vibex, 20 Cerith, and 5 Margarita Snail from Aquatic Island today so I'm assuming it came in with them though I'm not sure. Does anyone have any idea as to what this is? Last edited by Nano_reeflover; 08/04/2006 at 09:28 PM.

08/04/2006, 10:27 PM	#4
reefinmike Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 846	baby conch? __________________ 90g reef lit by 2 kessil 360's and 4 T5's. 55g sump/fuge, eshopps s-200 skimmer and slowly working on getting every apex gadget

08/04/2006, 11:43 PM	#12
iamwhatiam52 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Freeport, NY Posts: 1,466	Looks like a tiny olive to me. __________________ Occupation: Need one. Will work for salt. Current Tank Info: 180 mixed up reef started April 2005. 4 small tanks on same sump.

08/05/2006, 12:05 AM	#15
TippyToeX Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,711	Peppermint Snail, Hyalina albolineata. __________________ -Amy-

08/05/2006, 12:14 AM	#18
TippyToeX Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,711	USMarine1171 - That's a Stomatella varia snail. __________________ -Amy-

08/04/2006, 10:07 PM	#2
goda Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fortlauderdale florida area Posts: 1,874	almost looks like a cone snail.. and cone snails are deadly even to people ( can shoot out these lil tentical like things and inject you..) they can be found in every part of hte world and in some 3rd world contries cause MANY deaths ( almost gurenteed death within minutes

08/04/2006, 10:10 PM	#3
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	Umm... Scary!!

08/04/2006, 10:31 PM	#5
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	That would be cool. As you can tell from the cerith in the same pics, the unknown snail is pretty small.

08/04/2006, 10:34 PM	#6
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	looks alot like a conch I have does its mantle extend over the shell at times (assuming it is not too thin to actually see). The polished appearance is a giveaway as to conch

08/04/2006, 11:04 PM	#8
goda Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fortlauderdale florida area Posts: 1,874	well untill its bigger... dont touch it lol. could you get a shot of it from top down on a darker surface?

08/04/2006, 11:19 PM	#9
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	looks like a conch.

08/04/2006, 11:20 PM	#10
socalreefer73 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 821	You may want to double check on the Margarites pupillus. I beleive they are temperate water snails... aka colder water.. they tend to perish in your tank and normal reef tank temps... take back to store and tell them to advertize them properly... Mostly collected in baja california. Family: Trochacea Range: Caribbean Size: Up to Â½ inch Diet: Herbivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral, live rock, sand Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ÂºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Temperament: Peaceful Venomous: No Care Level: Easy

08/04/2006, 11:34 PM	#11
socalreefer73 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 821	I'm bored Color: The Margarita Snail has a brown color. Size: The Margarita Snail may grow to 1 inches. Diet: Herbivore. Feeding: It likes to eat Herbivore, eats mainly Hair algae. Behavior: The Margarites pupillus is generally peaceful toward other tankmates. Care: Many consider the Margarites pupillus a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous. Lighting: Has lighting needs. General notes: The Margarita Turbo Snail is an excellent choice for hair algae removal from the aquarium. Although this snail is a colder water species, it can often live in cooler reef aquaria maintained at temperatures as high as 78 degrees but will last longer in cooler temperatures. Best kept in colder water aquariums with Catalina Gobies, Sand Dollars, Red Foot Snails and other colder water creatures. Calcium levels will need to be maintained between 350 - 450 to assist this animal in continual growth and health. The fleshy mantle of this animal deposits calcium based construction material continually. If algae becomes sparse, supplementation will be required. Feed dried seaweed wrapped around a rock and placed on substrate against the glass. Most Invertebrates, including snails require very long and slow drip acclimation process of at least 2 hours as they cannot adjust quickly to even small changes in pH, temperature, alkalinity and other parameters. Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed. Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78Â° F). Origin: The Margarita Snail is commonly collected from Baja California.

08/05/2006, 12:02 AM	#14
goda Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fortlauderdale florida area Posts: 1,874	shell looked very similar. hard to tell when there young. ( specialy when blended in with the sand) anyways better to be safe then sorry

08/05/2006, 12:10 AM	#16
USMarine1171 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 17	Check this one out... It is nocturnal and is very fast. I know it's hard to see, it's the best shot I could get for now. It's shell is kind of soft...I touched it

08/05/2006, 12:13 AM	#17
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	The one above is a stomatella I have those too. I just checked and there is more than one of the unknown snails.

08/05/2006, 12:15 AM	#20
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	I looked at some pics and agree on the peppermint snail ID. Thanks TippyToeX.

08/05/2006, 12:16 AM	#21
USMarine1171 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 17	SWEET! Thanks for clearing that I up. I was thinking I should be dead for the last hour ; )

08/05/2006, 11:08 AM	#22
Sir Crabby Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 186	I agree with IamwhatIam and it appears to be a juvinile olive snail. I have large olives (2") and they look just like that. They are harmless and great sand sifters. __________________ "For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, if I live I will kill you, if I die you are forgiven, such is the rule of Honor." Lamb of God Current Tank Info: 350 gal reef w/ 30gal refugium, 3" sandbed in main tank and refugium, 250 lbs LR, macro algae in fuge & 1lb of LR, assort. SPS, LPS, and zoos, 24 fish in main tank. Dwarf golden eel in fuge.

08/05/2006, 11:23 AM	#23
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	first snail is a Peppermint Snail the second is a Stomatella. both can be found here http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

08/05/2006, 11:24 AM	#24
Foster Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,733	I have seen those similar snails in my tank. It seems to move pretty fast for a snail, does your? I figured that since it moves so fast it might be a preditory snail?

08/05/2006, 12:13 PM	#25
Nano_reeflover Reefer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 449	I'm positive its a peppermint snail. Yes, mine do move pretty fast for such little guys. From the link provided above, sounds like they are scavengers.